So we thought we would say goodbye to the 21st Century’s teen era by reminding you of 10 memorable moments from the Hartlepool area between 2010-19. Remember you can buy copies of these and all our pictures by logging on to northeastpress.newsprints.co.uk.
5. Poignant anniversary
A scene from a theatre event held in Croft Gardens, on the Headland, to mark the 100th anniversary of the Bombardment of the Hartlepools on December 16, 2014. Photo: FRANK REID 2014
6. End of an era
Hartlepool United striker Padraig Amond is consoled by a fan after the club are relegated from the Football League for the first time in their 109-year history despite a 2-1 home win over Doncaster Rovers in May 2017. Photo: COPYRIGHT (C)FRANK REID 2017
7. All at sea
Remember when the giant 24,200-tonne Brent Delta oil platform towered over the town as it made its way from the Shetland Islands to be decommissioned at Able UK's Hartlepool yard in May 2017? Photo: Owen Humphreys
8. Brave Bradley Lowery
Bradley Lowery, from Blackhall, pictured here with football hero Jermain Defoe, captivated the nation with his bravery as he battled neuroblastoma cancer. The Bradley Lowery Foundation was set up in his memory following his death aged six in July 2017. Photo: Peter Byrne