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More than half have added watching a game in the US on their bucket list

Half of sports fans now want to watch a game across the pond in person

Hartlepool MP Jonathan Brash believes "it’s not a case of if, it’s when" Sir Keir Starmer's reign as Prime Minister ends.

Town MP says 'it's not a case of if, it's when' PM goes

New Pools owner Landon Smith was welcomed to Victoria Park with fireworks and plenty of fanfare but the American businessman has work to do to ensure the initial spark surrounding his takeover doesn't fizzle out. Picture by Frank Reid.

New Pools owner has work to do to avoid American dream turning into nightmare

The newe ranch sauces from Hellmann's.

Hellmann’s launches two new ranch sauces – blue cheese and buffalo

The new Pools owner has penned an open letter to supporters following his latest visit. Picture by Hartlepool United Football Club.

Hartlepool United owner Landon Smith pens open letter to fans following visit

Musician Ashley Campbell and her band are headed for Hartepool as part of her new tour.

Country music star heading to town for big band show

The OK Diner at Elwick will close in April 2026.

Hartlepool American diner confirms upcoming closure

Looking forward to Pancake Day? Here’s a way to make 100 for less than a tenner

Aunt Bessie’s pancake mix deal offers nearly 100 pancakes for £9.60

The Shawshank Redemption starring Joe McFadden, Ben Onwukwe and Bill Ward is heading to the Forum Theatre Billingham from March 17 until March 21.

Tickets now available for stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption

The popular Pools attacker has been named in The Non-League Paper's team of the week following his man-of-the-match performance in Saturday's win over Altrincham, the first home game since American businessman and investor Landon Smith completed his takeover of the club. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United attacker named in The Non-League Paper's team of the week

Can you spot yourself or anyone you know in our gallery of fan photos from a momentous day for Pools?

49 brilliant photos of Hartlepool United fans during Altrincham win

Here's what our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling made of the Pools players as they marked new owner Landon Smith's first home game with a battling win over Altrincham on Saturday. Do you agree with his ratings?

Robbie Stelling's HUFC player ratings from momentous Altrincham win

The new Pools goalkeeper, who signed from play-off chasing Southend on Thursday, marked his debut with a clean sheet during Saturday's narrow win over Altrincham. Picture by Frank Reid.

New HUFC goalkeeper delighted with debut clean sheet as Pools beat Altrincham

The Pools boss was pleased with how his side responded following a lacklustre first half display during Saturday's narrow win over Altrincham, the first home game since American businessman and investor Landon Smith completed his takeover of the club. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United boss hails much-improved second half showing in Alty win

New Hartlepool United owner Landon Smith greets the fans on the pitch at the Prestige Group Stadium before the club's National League game with Altrincham. Picture by FRANK REID.

Pools make a winning start to life under Landon Smith against Altrincham

The new Hartlepool United owner is determined to embrace the challenge at Victoria Park as Pools gear up for their first home game since the American businessman's takeover this weekend. Picture by Frank Reid.

New Hartlepool United owner Landon Smith embracing challenge at Pools
New Hartlepool United owner Landon Smith is embracing the challenge as Pools gear up for their first home game since the American businessman and investor completed his takeover of the club on New Year's Eve.
Robbie Stelling

New Hartlepool United owner Landon Smith insists "this season still matters" but has vowed not to put too much pressure on a pursuit of a National League play-off place. Picture by Frank Reid.

New Hartlepool United owner insists 'this season still matters'

The new Hartlepool United owner is set to be in attendance as Pools prepare to entertain Altrincham on Saturday in their first home game since the American investor and businessman completed his takeover of the club. Picture by Frank Reid.

New Hartlepool United owner Landon Smith raring to go ahead of Altrincham clash

New Hartlepool United owner Landon Smith hailed Pools as "the right club at the right time" as he spoke to the Hartlepool Mail for the first time since his takeover. Picture by Frank Reid.

New owner hails HUFC as 'the right club at the right time' in first interview

Pools are gearing up for a bumper crowd as they prepare to play their first home game since American businessman and investor Landon Smith completed his takeover of the club against Altrincham. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United manager relishing prospect of big occasion

How many scores and results do you think our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling will get right this week as Pools prepare for their first home game since Landon Smith's takeover of the club?

Robbie Stelling's NL predictions as HUFC gear up for big weekend

Here's how our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling thinks Pools could line up ahead of their first home game since American businessman and investor Landon Smith completed his takeover of the club against Altrincham. What do you make of this team?

How Hartlepool United could line up against Altrincham

The versatile midfielder, who has been a regular in the side under Nicky Featherstone, is confident Pools can still mount a play-off challenge despite their disappointing recent run. Picture by Frank Reid.

Jack Hunter confident Hartlepool United can still mount play-off challenge

The 26-year-old, who has started 10 of his side's last 12 National League games, has hailed Landon Smith's takeover of Hartlepool United as an "exciting" time for the club. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United midfielder hails takeover as 'exciting' chapter for Pools

Pools are gearing up for a potentially momentous weekend as they prepare to play their first home game since American businessman and investor Landon Smith completed his takeover of the club. Picture by Frank Reid.

Nicky Featherstone - business as usual for Hartlepool United ahead of Alty clash

Pools are now desperately short of options on the left side of their back line after the influential defender was sent off on the stroke of half time during Saturday's heavy defeat against Woking. Picture by Frank Reid.

Cameron John 'made a really poor decision at a really poor time'

The Pools legend, who made 374 appearances at Victoria Park, has encouraged fans to "get excited" following Landon Smith's takeover of the club. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United legend encourages fans to 'get excited' following takeover
Hartlepool United legend Micky Barron has encouraged Pools fans to "get excited" following American businessman and investor Landon Smith's takeover of the club.
Robbie Stelling

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen, whose uncle Keith is a Pools legend, admitted he was relieved after American businessman and investor Landon Smith completed his takeover of Hartlepool United. Picture by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images.

Tees Valley Mayor 'relieved' following Hartlepool United takeover

Our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling has taken a look at five winners and five losers from Saturday's miserable defeat at the hands of Woking. Do you agree with his assessment?

Winners and losers from Hartlepool United's thumping defeat at Woking

Here's what our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling made of the Pools players as they were thrashed 4-0 by Woking on Saturday, their first game since American businessman and investor Landon Smith's takeover of the club.

Hartlepool United player ratings as Pools thrashed at Woking

Influential defender Reiss McNally is set to make his first start since September 13 having recovered from a serious hamstring injury that saw him sidelined for three-and-a-half months. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Hartlepool United make one change for Woking clash

Our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling has backed Pools, York and Southend all to win in his latest round of National League predictions - but what do you make of his guesses?

Robbie Stelling's National League predictions including HUFC, York and Southend

Here's how our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling thinks Pools could line up against Woking as they bid to make a positive start to life under new American owner Landon Smith.

How Hartlepool United could line up against Woking

Nicky Featherstone insists he is "really confident" that new Pools owner Landon Smith can succeed at Victoria Park. Picture courtesy of Tailwind Group.

Hartlepool United boss 'really confident' Landon Smith can succeed at Pools

Nicky Featherstone insists Pools have to be targeting a return to the Football League following American businessman and investor Landon Smith's takeover of the club. Picture by Frank Reid.

Nicky Featherstone - promotion to Football League 'has to be' HUFC's aim

Nicky Featherstone.

New HUFC owner Landon Smith backs Nicky Featherstone

Raj Singh's almost eight years as Hartlepool United owner have been blighted by controversy, division and discontent among an increasingly fractured fanbase. Picture by Frank Reid.

How will Raj Singh be remembered following Hartlepool United takeover?

New Hartlepool United owner Landon Smith said he was "delighted and honoured" after he completed the takeover of the club from Raj Singh on New Year's Day. Picture courtesy of Tailwind Group.

Companies House update following Landon Smith's Hartlepool United takeover

The Pools boss is hoping his side can take belief from their statement win over leaders Rochdale as they look to mount an assault on the National League play-off places. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools boss - adaptability and belief key to Hartlepool United's play-off hopes

The Pools boss admits he was surprised but not shocked by American businessman and investor Landon Smith's sudden takeover of the club on New Year's Eve. Picture by Frank Reid.

Nicky Featherstone surprised but not shocked by Hartlepool United takeover

Hartlepool United's long trip to Woking has been postponed due to a frozen pitch at the Kingfield Stadium. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United's trip to Woking postponed due to frozen pitch

The Pools boss is hoping his side will be full of confidence following their statement win over National League leaders Rochdale in the week when they make the trip to Woking on Saturday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Nicky Featherstone - Hartlepool United full of confidence ahead of Woking clash

Despite staving off the looming threat of administration when he first took charge in 2018, Singh's stewardship has been overshadowed by discord and division among the fanbase and disappointment on the pitch. Picture by Frank Reid.

Raj Singh reflects on Hartlepool United takeover and time in charge

Mal Patterson, 67, speaks out after Hartlepool United announced it has a new owner.

Pools fans react to Hartlepool United takeover

The tough-tackling midfielder has called for togetherness following American investor and businessman Landon Smith's sudden takeover of Pools on New Year's Eve. Picture by Frank Reid.

Nathan Sheron has his say on Landon Smith's Hartlepool United takeover

Our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling has outlined 10 things that should be on new Pools owner Landon Smith's to-do list after the American completed the takeover of the club from Raj Singh.

New Hartlepool United owner's to-do list following Pools takeover

Hartlepool United have confirmed that a takeover of the club has been completed.

American investor Landon Smith completes takeover of Hartlepool United

Pizza Hut, in The Lanyard, Hartlepool, closed its doors to the public on Monday, October 20, after the company fell into administration.

Hartlepool's Pizza Hut closes with immediate effect

Hartlepool band Marketplace, from left, Matty Short, Ross Dixon, Evie Rhodes, Joel O'Beirne and Jack Purcell.

Hartlepool indie band set for biggest hometown show yet

‘I am an Autumn’: Popular early 2000s TV show makes comeback in stores

Great green energy source, wind farms (photo: adobe)

Going green: Wind farms may fulfill urgent UK energy needs

Bainland Lodge retreats: I didn't know paradise awaited me

The shows are taking place across three major UK cities - London, Manchester and Birmingham

Ad Feature UK charity, Human Appeal, announces summer Comedy Tour

Invasion of the Body Snatchers from 1958 is a sci-fi classic

It's here - Invasion of the Body Snatchers from 1958 is a sci-fi classic

Aldi brings back the Big Daddy Burger for under a fiver

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