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Parkdean Resorts is offering new attractions for the whole family to enjoy

Inside a £10m revamp of two seaside holiday parks - breaks from £112

The fleet-footed attacker could be set for his first Pools start of the season ahead of this weekend's trip to Brackley having impressed from the bench since returning from his loan spell with National League South side Chelmsford. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United attacker determined to prove himself at Pools after loan spell

Nicky Featherstone was full of praise for the 99 Pools fans who made the long trip to support their side against strugglers Braintree on Sunday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United boss hails "great effort" of 99 Poolies at Braintree Town

Here's what our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling made of the Pools players following Sunday's stalemate with strugglers Braintree. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools player ratings following Braintree stalemate

Chocolatier Jen Lindsey-Clark was enlisted to create the festive coins.

The monarchy have been immortalised – on chocolate coins

Hartlepool United's long trip to take on strugglers Braintree is set to kick-off on Sunday, December 21 at the unfamiliar time of 2pm as part of DAZN's '12 Games of Christmas' initiative. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United's unfamiliar kick-off time against Braintree Town explained

Hartlepool United boss Nicky Featherstone warned he had "a few decisions to make" ahead of this weekend's long trip to strugglers Braintree. What do you make of our predicted XI?

How Hartlepool United could line up against Braintree Town

Reality TV star Joey Essex decorates his mansion with incredible Christmas lights display in hilarious new film.

Joey Essex decorates his mansion with Christmas lights display in new film

Debuting State Fayre festival announces first set of names for 2026

Hartlepool United's trip to Braintree Town has been rescheduled to Sunday, December 21st as part of DAZN's '12 Games of Christmas' initiative, with the match set to kick-off at 2pm. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United's trip to Braintree rescheduled

Jamie Saunders had a rotten day turned around in spectacular style thanks to his spot the ball skills

Builder’s bad day turns to joy as he wins £30,000 classic BMW

BOTB's most expensive prize giveaway yet is this £830,000 house in Essex

See inside this £830,000 house you can win for just £1

Francis has wasted little time establishing himself as a fan favourite at Victoria Park, impressing in a number of different positions and scoring his first Pools goal in Saturday's thumping win over Woking. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Francis hails Pools fans as best in non-league

Southend boss Kevin Maher was left to rue missed chances following his side's 1-1 draw with Pools on bank holiday Monday. Picture by Richard Pelham/Getty Images.

Southend boss bemoans missed chances in Pools draw

People demonstrating under the Abolish Asylum System slogan in Epping town centre on August 24 Photo credit should read: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

Figures reveal that no asylum seekers live in Hartlepool hotels

Pete Wicks teams up with Burger King and his squad of ‘plant-based persuaders to show the nation how delicious the new Vegan Royale is.

Burger King launches its new Vegan Royale
Burger King UK has today announced a bold new mission to invite more of the nation to discover the delights of plant-based burgers, launching its first-ever squad of ‘Plant-Based Persuaders – led by TOWIE legend and proud vegetarian, Pete Wicks.
Stephanie Bateman

A groom accidently mixing up his words whilst saying his vows.

Watch: Funny moment groom mixes up his vows on wedding day

Drink driver caught drinking pint of beer at wheel of his car.

Watch: Drink driver caught drinking pint of beer at wheel of his car

Calogero Ricotta.

Watch: Man who killed his wife and stepson is arrested

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street, London.

Watch: UK public give their view of AI as AI action plan is published

It's been a success for smokers who want to quit

Revealed: 13% of Hartlepool smokers have successfully quit

Our Hartlepool United writer has picked out 10 of the key talking points from Saturday's stalemate. What did you make of the goalless draw at Roots Hall?

10 things we learned from trip to Roots Hall

The veteran midfielder is set to make his 600th career appearance this weekend and admits he'll consider his future towards the end of the season.

Featherstone to consider future at end of the season

The experienced manager might need to make good use of his squad on Saturday as both Luke Charman and Adam Campbell remain doubts for the trip to Essex.

Pools boss pleased with strength in depth ahead of journey to Essex

Lawrence is determined to take the game to Southend on Saturday but admits his approach will depend on the availability of a number of key players.

Lawrence determined to take the game to Southend when Pools travel to Essex

John Nicholls films 'UFO' from his bedroom window.

Watch: Man films “UFO” hovering over his neighbour’s house

Moment armed robber in Halloween mask raids shop till.

Watch: Moment armed robber in Halloween mask raids tills
Watch CCTV of the knife-wielding robber raiding a store’s till, before he was found hiding under a duvet at home by police.
Jessica Martin

Caught on CCTV: Chilling words as teen is sold fireworks used to kill pensioner

CCTV: Chilling words as teen is sold fireworks used to kill pensioner

Daredevil cat makes superhero jump

Daredevil cat makes superhero jump off garden shed roof

Virginia McCullough is arrested by police.

Watch: Virginia McCullough confesses to murdering her parents

Camilla Do Rosario, 30, Timas Do Rosario, 30 and their two girls - Bella, 4, and Rosie, 2.

Watch: Mum always sets the table for when her husband comes home

A fire at a recycling centre in Hovefields Avenue, Basildon.

15 vehicles alight as huge blaze breaks out at recycling plant

Mum Lisa Brown who earns £800-a-month from Vinted.

Watch: Mum who earns £800-a-month from Vinted shares tips and tricks

Marine Police rescue yachtsman from storm.

Watch: Marine Police rescue yachtsman from storm

Two cars crash onto pavement narrowly missing café customers.

Watch: Two cars crash onto pavement narrowly missing café customers

Sarll was delighted with the support of the home fans inside the Prestige Group Stadium.

Sarll hails "incredible" home support

Sarll is determined to maximise the backing of the boisterous home support this season. Picture by Will Matthews.

Sarll determined to harness home support

Geoff and Jo Smith.

Watch: Dad walks again after having part of skull removed after stroke

Bilk's Sol Abraham

Boardmasters 2024: Bilk’s Sol Abrahams reflects on Cornish experience

Nial McPartland who breached his restraining order on the day he was released from prison is arrested.

Watch: Police chase man who broke restraining order on day of release

Nancy Kerina and Dale Rankmore renovated a narrowboat they bought on Facebook Marketplace.

Watch: Couple who live on renovated 1970s narrowboat save £10k on rent

Anthony Mancini is beginning to make his mark under new boss Darren Sarll. Picture by Frank Reid.

"I'm free! The aim is the same as last season, to go up"

Elijah Clark jailed for 13 years for manslaughter of Andy Wood.

Watch: Elijah Clark jailed for 13 years for manslaughter of Andy Wood

Cooper, who endured a difficult loan spell at Pools, has signed for National League rivals Braintree.

Former Pools loanee signs for newly-promoted National League side Braintree

The trial of Gavin Plumb, who is accused of planning a kidnap plot against ex-This Morning host Holly Willoughby, is set to begin.

Holly Willoughby kidnap trial to begin

The Ford Kuga after tactical contact was made.

Watch: Police make tactical contact with driver before seizing machete

PC Ryan McNamara arrests James Happer.

Watch: Hero passer-by helps police officer arrest £30k jewellery thief

Speeding biker pulls a wheelie.

Watch: Speeding biker dangerously pulls a wheelie at 56mph

Man walking UK coastline with his dog after being stabbed.

Watch: Man walking UK coastline with his dog after being stabbed

Man ‘opens prosecco’ after removing till in alleged pub raid.

Watch: Man ‘opens prosecco’ after removing till in alleged pub raid

Rare baby spider monkey makes first appearance at zoo.

Watch: Rare baby spider monkey makes first appearance at zoo

Hartlepool boxer Jason Cumming.

Hartlepool boxer close to professional debut

Janet Smith was targeted by a scammer pretending to be Gary Barlow.

Watch: "I was catfished by fake Gary Barlow”

Anthony Mancini received applause from all four corners of Roots Hall after a dazzling display in August - and he could be in contention this weekend.

Southend spotlight ahead of Pools clash

Residents of Bel-Air chalet estates on Seawick road in St Osyth, Essex say they are suffering from "the worst road in Britain" Picture: James Linsell-Clark/ SWNS

"We live on the most potholed road in Britain"

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