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A look back at some pictures of Hartlepool's primary schools.

Back to school with these retro photos from the 80s to early Noughties

Alice House Hospice, in Wells Avenue.

Join hospice for festive shopping event

Alice House Hospice's Starlight Memory Stroll returns to Seaton Carew this month.

Memory walk under the stars

Gasworks will take place between Evergreen Holiday Park (pictured) and Seaview Park Homes.

'Vital' gasworks to start on Coast Road

The cast of Ensemble 84. Photo: Keith Pattison.

Theatre company updates 100-year-old story of poverty and unity

Foreground left to right: Denise Richardson, Councillor Rob Crute and Leisa Humphries of Easyfuels North East who supports the riders.

Horse riders to saddle up for safety campaign

Radhikaben Mahant, Shailesh Surve, Ebba Ushe and Lawrence Manyara with twins Logan and Louis.

Wheely good news as beach chairs improve access for all

Pictured front left is Les Todd, Durham County Council site manager, and front right is Mick Little, chief operating officer for Ascent Academies' Trust. Hope Wood Academy head, Adele Pearson, is standing middle back.

Specialist school opens fourth site in East Durham

An estimated 200,000 people from across the region are believed to have attended Durham Miners Gala.

Our heritage - 15 fab photos as thousands line streets for Miners Gala

More surgeries could be carried out in Hartlepool under planned changes to hospital services.

Hospital set to do more surgery under hospital shake-up

Former Hartlepool United manager Craig Hignett at last year's Roy Simpson MBE charity cricket match.

Former Pools stars confirmed for charity cricket match

Cosplayers are invited to wear their best outfits at Peterlee Comic Con.

Celebrating pop culture at comic con

Harry La-Page from Tweddle Farm with Baarbra the sheep.

Mystic sheep predicts outcome of England's first World Cup match

Just four of the TV shows or movies to be filmed in Hartlepool. Can you identify them?

20 TV shows and movies filmed in the Hartlepool area

Staff members at Hartlepool's Alice House Hospice receive a cheque from building company Persimmon.

Hospice welcomes ‘generous donation’ from housebuilder

Remembering the tragic day when more than 80 people lost their lives in the Easington pit disaster.

Remembering the Easington pit disaster victims 75 years on
‘Disaster struck just as the foreshift was going to relieve the night shift men’
Chris Cordner

Tweddle Farm, in Filipoke Lane, Blackhall, will be welcoming visitors to its popular foam parties every day at 3.30pm until Sunday, May 31.

East Durham farm has plenty on offer this May half-term

Nurse practitioner Sue Whalley with Alice House Hospice retail staff and volunteers.

Hospice launches urgent appeal for shop volunteers

Sir Ian McKellen cuts the ribbon on stage of new the theatre in Horden alongside members of Ensemble '84.

Ian McKellen takes centre stage at new theatre opening

Wingate farmer Andrew Thompson next to his wind turbine.

How wind turbine investment slashed farmer's energy bills

Duncan Maw chats with Karen Gibson and members of the hospice team. Picture: Keith Blundy

Freemasons’ £36,000 for hospice to deal with hidden end of life costs

East Durham trust energy co-ordinator Eleanor Norton.

East Durham residents facing fuel poverty offered renewable energy lifeline

Charlie Atchinson (left) and his cousin Mathew, who has Down's syndrome.

Teen singer releases new single to mark World Autism Acceptance Day

Take a look at these photos of life in Hartlepool and East Durham in 1984.

Take a look at life in Hartlepool in 1984

Ridgemount House in Peterlee and (inset) the unsafe conditions nine workers were found camping in.

Businessman fined £48,000 over workers sleeping in fire-risk building

Hartlepool youth club memories. Is your's featured?

15 great retro youth clubs photos

Left to right: Greg Hildreth and Julie Hildreth from Alice House Hospice with Exwold Technology Managing Director Kevin Martin.

Major town employer pledges ongoing key support for valued hospice
One of Hartlepool’s largest employers has pledged its continued support to the town’s hospice at a time when the national hospice sector is facing a severe financial "cliff edge".
Mark Payne

Some of the supermarkets we have featured in the past.

Supermarket sweep: 13 retro pictures of Hartlepool and East Durham shops

Some of the town's driving instructors over the last 20 years or so.

Pass and go: 13 retro photos of Hartepool driving instructors

Some of the people who have been a hit at karaoke over the years.

In tune with these karaoke memories

New artwork celebrating the life of local artist John McCracken has gone on display at Peterlee Community Hospital.

New exhibition a tribute to visionary local artist

Hartlepool Christmas memories.

21 nostalgic pictures of Christmas past

Pupils from Wingate Community Nursery School planted flowers along the front of Carodoc Surgery to create a more welcoming environment for patients and visitors.

Nursery children help brighten up doctor’s surgery

Alice House Hospice co-chief executive Nicky Haggan in front of the main entrance door that was vandalised.

Hospice praises community response after hammer attack

Some of the local nurseries we have featured over the years.

Adorable pictures of children attending nursery

Take a look at some of the Christmas markets that are happening in Hartlepool and East Durham this year.

15 Christmas markets happening in Hartlepool in 2025

Take a look at life in Hartlepool and East Durham in 1987.

21 photos of times gone by in Hartlepool in 1987

Another picture from the Sweets By The Sea disco for youngsters at the Mayfair Centre.

Disco fever: 18 retro photos from the 80s, 90s and Noughties

Rebecca Mckinney, owner of Curly Beast.

Hair salon crowned Home Salon of the Year in North East awards

It's time to travel back to the year 1986.

Here are 26 retro photos of life in Hartlepool in 1986

People in Hartlepool certainly love their pets as these archive pictures demonstrate.

15 retro photos of Hartlepool pet owners and businesses

Tweddle Farm, in Filipoke Lane, Blackhall Colliery, will be welcoming visitors to its very own pumpkin patch every weekend from Saturday, October 11, and the full week leading up to Halloween on Friday, October 31.

Take a look at East Durham pumpkin patch as farm gets ready for Halloween

Here are some nostalgic scenes of Hartlepool residents in the 1940s.

17 nostalgic photos of life in Hartlepool and East Durham in the 1940s

Time to step back in time to Hartlepool in the 1950s.

17 photos of people out and about in Hartlepool and East Durham in the 1950s

School dinner memories from Hartlepool and East Durham.

Serving up school dinner memories

New mother Emma Potts (left) gave birth at home to baby Elsie with help from her neighbour Paula Harrison.

Mum thanks paramedics after dramatic home birth

Social clubs have played a key part in the local community for many years.

Down the club in these 17 retro photos

Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre will be open to the public from Thursday, September 18, until Saturday, September 20 as part of England’s Heritage Open Days.

East Durham museum opens its doors for free as part of Heritage Open Days

How many murals do you recognise?

16 murals that can be found across Hartlepool and East Durham

Cotsford Primary School in Horden create their own sustainable communities.

Pupils’ designs on future housing as village prepares for regeneration

Charlie Atchinson, 13, was performing at a family fun day at Normanby Hall Cricket Club, in Middlesbrough, when singer Olly Murs joined him on stage. Picture credit Normanby Hall Cricket Club.

Olly Murs surprises East Durham singer at family fun day

Horden, on the outskirts of Hartlepool, is celebrating its 125th anniversary on Saturday, August 23, with a number of different activities planned over the next week.

How to get involved in Horden’s 125th birthday celebrations

Scroll on to see if your child's school features in the ranking for GCSE performance.

How your child’s school performed for GCSE English and maths

An East Durham theatre company is getting ready to put on a production to celebrate Horden’s 125th anniversary. Photo credit Will Osborne.

Theatre production marks Horden’s 125th anniversary

Hundreds of homes across Hartlepool and East Durham were without power last night (June 20) as the region was hit by a power cut.

Northern Powergrid explain cause of mass power cut

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