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Gareth Dack died in HMP Frankland last April.

Murderer intended to take own life, jury finds

FC Hartlepool management team Terry Hill (L) and Mark Loynes (R) (Photo Martyn Tweddle)

FC Hartlepool 'ready to go' ahead of season opener at Darlington Town

The West View Project received £5,000 in the most recent High Sheriff Youth Awards.

New coalition to deliver grants to grassroots youth organisations

Former Hartlepool United and Darlington manager Alan Murray has passed away.

Hartlepool United and Darlington mourn former manager Alan Murray

Fly tipped rubbish including sofas on land at the corner of York Road and Young Street.

Town ranked third highest for hazardous fly tipping

The Scales of Justice statue outside Teesside Crown Court.

Boyfriend spared jail for assault

The first meeting of FORE Business's new group at Hartlepool Golf Club was hailed a big success.

'Game changing' business networking group launches in town

Pools are hoping that the popular attacker could be set to return before the end of the season after the results of a scan on a serious ankle injury delivered better than expected news. Picture by Frank Reid.

'Really good news' on influential Hartlepool United attacker's injury

Danny De Vries, who works at Clifton Lodge Vets, ran a half marathon in Darlington in one hour, 46 minutes and one second, all while dressed as a rhino. Photo credit Chris Booth.

Hartlepool vet breaks Guinness World Record for half-marathon run

A pothole in a Hartlepool road in January 2026. Picture by FRANK REID

How council fared in new nationwide potholes league table

Raby Castle opens its doors at Christmas for first time in 50 years

Holly Leighton and Emma Robinson welcomed twins Hudson and Finley Leighton to the world on Thursday, November 13, shortly after 11pm.

Peterlee mums welcome ‘miracle boys’ to the world

A computer-generated image of a street scene at Bellway’s Baydale Village development in Darlington, which now has planning permission for the first phase of the project

Planning permission given for 428 new homes in Darlington

Duo sentenced for dealing heroin and crack for 'Bill & Ben' drugs line in Blackpool

Drug deaths in Hartlepool highest recorded since Covid

The influential attacker, who has scored three goals in 18 games so far this season, is "touch-and-go" for Tuesday night's visit of strugglers Morecambe after limping off late on during last week's much-needed win over Solihull Moors. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Featherstone reveals attacker is "touch-and-go" for Shrimps clash

Caroline Webb and Sean Boagey, of C&S Wellness, opened the town’s first Reformer Pilates studio at Unit 18 in Usworth Road, Hartlepool, back in October 2024.

Reformer Pilates studio celebrates first birthday
A Hartlepool Pilates studio is celebrating its first birthday after a busy 12 months.
Madeleine Raine

The 20-year-old, who spent time on loan at Pools towards the back end of last season, has signed for National League North rivals Darlington. Picture by Getty Images.

Former Pools goalkeeper completes NLN switch

The midfielder, who made 26 appearances for Pools during an underwhelming stint at Victoria Park, has completed a love move to National League North rivals Darlington. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.

Former Pools midfielder signs for National League North rivals

Summer festivities kick off at Amazon in Darlington

Summer festivities kick off at Amazon in Darlington

Summer festivities kick off at Amazon in the Stockton-on-Tees

Summer festivities kick off at Amazon in the Stockton-on-Tees

BOTB presenters Christian Williams (right) and Katie Knight (left) with the Robert Everson and his wife Carleane in front of their new dream home

Army veteran wins an £880,000 dream home in a 99p prize draw

Jay Rosa wows the crowd with freestyle skills at Darlington Sports Awards

Jay Rosa Steals the Show at Darlington Sports Awards 50th Anniversary

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Local Head of Maintenance and Resident scoop coveted care titles

An amazing evening had by all.

Voices of Darlington raise £1,000 for NSPCC with special anniversary show

Jameson, who made 20 appearances for Pools during a challenging loan spell in the 2023/24 season, is not set for a surprise return to Victoria Park despite recent transfer speculation. Picture by Frank Reid.

Former Pools goalkeeper not in line for Victoria Park return despite speculation

Craig Hutchinson, an automotive professional turned further education (FE) teacher at Darlington College, has pivoted his career to train the next generation of British engineering talent.

Darlington automotive expert turned FE teacher driving the future of the British...

New Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) chief executive Tom Bryant.

New chief executive of combined authority confirmed
The new leader of a local authority serving Hartlepool has been confirmed.
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The defender, who made 23 appearances last season, has agreed a deal to sign for National League North side South Shields. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools defender seals National League North switch

Resident at HC-One’s Fleming Court Care Home, Maisie Dalziel when she was younger working as a Nurse

Newcastle care home appeals to members of the public to help make resident’s 100...

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Darlington charities boosted by donations

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Care home regional directors compete in charity cook off

Openreach engineers outside flats.

Tees Valley homes risk missing out on Full Fibre broadband upgrade

Cool Hand Cup Finalists and Luke Humphries

Darlington Local Claims National Amateur Darts Titles and Plays Against World Da...

These are some of the cheapest places in England in which to buy a house

The 15 cheapest places to buy a house in England named

Shannon Pearl will release her new single "Wolves" on the 29th March.

Putting Music City in the spotlight: Adam Kennedy speaks with Wearside-based sin...

The defender has endured a difficult couple of years with injuries and is now set for another spell on the sidelines with a hamstring complaint. Picture by Frank Reid.

Dodds set for another spell on the sidelines

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Care home regional directors compete in charity cook-off

The luckless defender was forced off just eight minutes into his first start in almost a month last week and is now expected to endure another spell on the sidelines. Picture by Frank Reid.

Defender ruled out for "few weeks" with hamstring strain

The unfortunate defender is feared to have suffered the latest in a string of injuries on Saturday after trudging off just eight minutes into the draw with Eastleigh holding his hamstring. Picture by Frank Reid.

Defender believed to have suffered hamstring injury

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Hayley McKay to launch new single 'Adrenaline' in support of Paralympian

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Number of companies in Durham hits record high

Victor and Angela Burclaff found love on an LNER train when they were both heading towards London in 2018. They are now happily married and living on the Headland, in Hartlepool.

Hartlepool woman finds love on LNER train journey

Michele works as a team leader at the Amazon fulfilment centre in Darlington

Darlington apprentice helps Amazon announce 1,000 new UK apprenticeships

Dodds had started the last four National League games but was dropped to the bench ahead of Saturday's trip to Braintree as Nathan Sheron lined up at right-back. Picture by Frank Reid.

Lawrence explains decision to drop Dodds for trip to Essex

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North Park care home opens its doors to lonely older people this Valentine's Day

Walkers battle stormy weather.

Watch: The 60 areas included in the Met Office’s amber weather warning

Amazon Darlington General Manager, McKenzie Sacchet said: "I am thrilled that Amazon has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK for the second consecutive year."

Amazon team in North East celebrates as company is named top employer for second...

HC-One’s Careline Team consisting of Chris Kipling as Santa, David O'Hare and Donna Sowels as the elves hosting HC-One’s Support Office Christmas Fayre Fundraising Event

HC-One Support Office hosts annual Christmas Fayre raising over £700 for local c...

Campbell has started seven of the last eight matches and impressed with his tireless work off the ball and growing influence in possession.

Limbrick hails Campbell's impressive recent form

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Darlington care home team sleep out for Help for Heroes

JG Windows’ store in Newcastle

Iconic Newcastle store that was ‘cornerstone of the region’s musical heritage’ f...

Max Jolly

10-year-old Darlington go-kart racer achieves remarkable success in just 12 mont...

Range Rover driver gets disqualified...and drives home from court

Range Rover driver gets disqualified - then drives home from court

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Uncles dedicate Great North Run to Tragic Tot

National Racehorse Week 2024

Durham training yard open free to the public to celebrate National Racehorse Wee...

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