From starting primary school to going to prom, people in Hartlepool certainly had a lot of fun during the Noughties.

1. Generous donation
Hesleden Youth Club receives £2000 worth of equipment from a Neighbourhood Renewal Fund in 2003. Photo: Wood

2. Time to play
Clavering Primary School teaches its pupils how to play table tennis in 2006. Photo: DP

3. Happy birthday
Krimo celebrates his 50th birthday in 2003 with Portofino chefs Kevin Dove and Noel Stamp. Photo: Other, third party

4. New starters
New starters at Rossmere Primary School are pictured in January 2003. Photo: Frank Reid