From meeting the late Queen Elizabeth II to taking part in a raft race, people in Hartlepool certainly had a lot of fun during the Noughties.
Here then, are 13 photos of people out and about in Hartlepool from 2000 to 2009.
9. Friends
Pupils at English Martyr's School celebrate their GCSE exam results in 2005. Photo: Frank Reid
10. Raft race
Members of the public don their best costumes as they get ready to take part in the Headland Carnival's 2006 raft race. Photo: DP
11. I've got a golden ticket
This group has a golden ticket to the carnival in 2007. Photo: TC
12. Race for Life
Tens of people turn out to take part in Hartlepool's Race for Life event in 2008. Photo: LH
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