In the latest chapter of our photographic review of 2021, here are nine of our favourite Hartlepool stories from September 2021.
5. Famous face
High Tunstall College of Science pupils with TV presenter and naturalist Chris Packham after he visited the school to give a lecture. Photo: FRANK REID 2021
6. One Great Day
Harry Ainsley, 11, and Jack Warrington, eight, enjoy the giant Connect 4 game at Middleton Grange Shopping Centre's One Great Day charity event. Photo: Kevin Brady
7. Meet Hartlepool's own James Bond
As 007 returned to the cinema, ex-Mail journalist James Bond, 63, said of his famous name: "In a poll a few years ago it came out as the second best name behind Jesus Christ.” Photo: UGC
8. Gale force
Photographer Paul Gale said of his picture of the Northern Lights: "I’ve caught them quite a few times over Steetley but this is probably the best one I’ve got there so far.” Photo: ugc