In our latest in our photo series looking back at what was making the news over the last 12 months, we also revisit a fishy tale on the Headland and toast a pub’s birthday brew.
5. Full speed ahead
A new factory at PD Ports Hartlepool was to be built and more than 100 skilled jobs created to manufacture concrete tunnels for the country’s HS2 high speed rail line. Photo: Frank Reid
6. Gall-ant end
Departing Hartlepool United physio Ian "Buster" Gallagher, right, celebrates with then manager Dave Challinor after their 3-2 win over Harrogate Town in his last game at the club. Photo: Mark Fletcher
7. Zero hero
Jack Collinson, 10, of Seaton Carew, achieved his first podium finish after coming in second in the final race of the Total Karting Zero engineered by Rob Smedley championship. Photo: Frank Reid
8. Sister act
Hartlepool outpatients sister and nurse Amanda Southcott retired 33 years after beginning what she thought was only going to be a "temporary" job. Photo: contributed