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New Hartlepool United striker Will Harris signs contract at Pools.

FC Halifax Town claim they still hold Will Harris' player registration

Former Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole.

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A run of three wins in a row - the first time Pools have recorded three successive victories since August - has helped Hartlepool United close to within striking distance of the National League play-off places. Picture by Frank Reid.

Are Hartlepool United daring to dream as play-offs remain within reach?

The Pools assistant admits his side's pursuit of a National League play-off place now looks to be a "tall order" following back-to-back defeats last week. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools assistant vows to keep fighting but admits play-offs 'not in our hands'

The midfielder insists Pools haven't given up hope of a National League play-off place despite a damaging week that saw them lose twice at home without scoring. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hunter insists Pools haven't given up on National League play-off place

Can you spot yourself or anyone you know in our gallery of Pools fans from Saturday's disappointing defeat to play-off rivals Halifax?

18 photos of Pools fans from damaging Halifax defeat

Nicky Featherstone admits Saturday's trip to Solihull Moors feels like a "must-win" game for his side as Pools look to propel themselves towards the National League play-off places. Picture by Frank Reid.

Nicky Featherstone - Solihull Moors trip 'must-win' for Hartlepool United

The experienced forward ended a run of nine games without a goal by lashing home the opener during Saturday's draw with mid-table Tamworth and insists his side are still full of belief when it comes to their National League play-off hopes. Picture by Frank Reid.

Attacker insists Hartlepool United 'definitely still believe' in play-off hopes

The attacker, who ended a run of nine games without a goal by lashing home the opener in Staffordshire, felt Saturday's 1-1 draw with mid-table Tamworth was "an opportunity missed" even after both seventh-placed Halifax and Southend, who are eighth, were beaten in the race for the final National League play-off place. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United attacker laments Tamworth draw as 'another opportunity missed'

Nicky Featherstone insists his side can still finish in the National League play-off places this season even after Pools passed up the chance to climb into the top seven for the first time since September following their heavy defeat at home to Aldershot Town on Saturday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United manager remains bullish about his side's play-off prospects

Pools passed up the chance to climb into the National League play-off places as they were thumped 3-0 by strugglers Aldershot on Saturday. Picture by Frank Reid.

HUFC boss admits Pools could be struggling with pressure following Shots defeat

The Pools skipper has earned himself a second successive place in the National League team of the week after producing another impressive performance during Saturday's 1-1 draw with in-form Wealdstone. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools captain named in National League team of the week - again

We've taken a look at 12 free agents Hartlepool United could consider signing as Pools bid to bolster their promotion prospects.

12 free agents Pools could sign in bid to bolster play-off push

Join Robbie Stelling and Richard Mennear for the latest episode of the Hartlepool Mail's Poolie Podcast as they reflect on Saturday's hard-fought win over Halifax, play-off hopes and the hunt for a new manager. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Poolie Podcast discusses Halifax win, play-off hopes and hunt for new manager

The Pools skipper has been named in the National League team of the week but there are fears over his fitness after he was forced off 65 minutes into an impressive showing during Saturday's battling win over play-off chasing Halifax. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Pools captain named in National League team of the week
Hartlepool United captain Tom Parkes has been named in the National League team of the week.
Robbie Stelling

The interim Pools boss admits an injury sustained by skipper Tom Parkes during Saturday's hard-fought 1-0 win over play-off chasing Halifax is "quite concerning". Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Featherstone provides update on "concerning" Parkes injury

The attacker produced a man of the match performance and scored the winning goal, his second in the space of a week, as Pools beat play-off chasing Halifax 1-0 on Saturday. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Pools attacker named in NLP's National League team of the week

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Your bank branch could be no more as 49 more vanish from high street

Simon Grayson. Photo by Adam Cook.

Hartlepool United boss reveals Jay Benn injury update

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Limbrick, who has been in charge of Pools since February and remains under contract at the club, is determined to remain at the helm next season. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick discusses Pools future

Fondop was widely criticised for failing to score during a brief spell at Victoria Park but bagged his 18th goal of an impressive campaign as Oldham thrashed Halifax to ease into the National League play-off semi-finals. Picture by Frank Reid.

Two former Pools stars on target as Latics cruise into play-off semis

Frontman discusses "special" relationship with Pools fans

Fondop failed to live up to his own big billing during a brief spell at Pools and left to sign for Oldham after 13 games without a goal. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach mindful of Fondop's threat ahead of Oldham clash

Jeff Stelling says Hartlepool United defender David Ferguson, left, is just one player whose contract situation needs sorting.

Jeff Stelling writes: 'Pools stars need contracts sorting'
Back to back wins and a huge travelling support of Poolies at Halifax – talk about putting the club in the shop window!
Jeff Stelling

The experienced goalkeeper kept his first clean sheet in eight matches as Pools beat play-off chasing Halifax last week. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach delighted with Adam Smith

The Pools head coach insists he's not planning to use the remaining weeks of the National League season to take a look at some of the players on the fringes of his squad. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick assesses possibility of rotating side in final weeks of season

Limbrick insists Pools are not thinking beyond Saturday's visit of relegated Ebbsfleet, when his side will attempt to win for the third game in a row for the first time since the opening weeks of last season. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach discusses targets for rest of season

Mancini missed the win over Halifax following an impressive return to the side, receiving a standing ovation on his first start in more than two months after bamboozling Boston. Picture by Frank Reid.

Attacker remains a doubt for Fleet visit

The popular midfielder celebrated the birth of his second child on Thursday before playing the full 90 minutes as Pools edged past Halifax at the weekend. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick full of praise for Sheron following memorable week for midfielder

The popular midfielder welcomed his second child on Thursday before playing the full 90 minutes in Saturday's win over Halifax. Picture by Frank Reid.

Sheron reflects on "really happy time" following birth of son

The Frenchman missed Saturday's had-fought win over Halifax just a week after returning from a groin injury that kept him out for two-and-a-half months. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach discusses Mancini's latest injury

Here's what our Hartlepool United writer made of the Pools players in Saturday's hard-fought win over play-off chasing Halifax. Do you agree with his scores?

Pools player ratings from Halifax win including five 8s

Following a difficult start to his tenure, Pools are now four games unbeaten under head coach Anthony Limbrick. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach delighted with spirited performance in Halifax win

Pools are looking to win back-to-back games for just the second time this season when they travel to play-off chasing Halifax on Saturday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach expecting stern test against Halifax

Join Robbie Stelling and Richard Mennear to reflect on a positive week at Pools and look ahead to this weekend's trip to Halifax. Picture by Frank Reid.

Latest Poolie Podcast reflects on Boston, Halifax and takeover news

The teenager, who has been with Leeds since 2021 and signed a new contract at Elland Road last year, has joined Pools on loan until the end of the season. Picture by Hartlepool United Football Club.

Pools sign goalkeeper on loan from Championship side

The Halifax skipper, who has made almost 400 appearances for the West Yorkshire side, is not expected to feature again this season following an injury sustained during Saturday's defeat to Oldham. Picture by Cameron Smith/Getty Images.

Limbrick doesn't feel injury to Halifax skipper gives his side an edge

Could Saturday's game against play-off chasing Halifax be the first time head coach Anthony Limbrick names an unchanged XI? Take a look through our predicted XI.

How Pools could line up against play-off chasing Halifax

The former West Ham defender signed for the Shaymen last week as they look to cope with a number of injuries that boss Chris Millington suggested were threatening to "derail" their impressive season. Picture by Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Limbrick relishing the prospect of reuniting with former West Ham defender

The Pools head coach isn't convinced that now is a good time to be playing Halifax despite their recent slump in form. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach "wary" of Halifax despite recent slump in form

The 23-year-old signs for Halifax having featured for Shrewsbury and Barnet earlier in the season. Picture by Jess Hornby/Getty Images.

Halifax sign former Shrewsbury goalkeeper ahead of Pools visit

The pitch at Halifax's The Shay stadium has become a real cause for concern in recent years. Manager Chris Millington has blamed it for the club's ongoing injury crisis and suggested it was threatening to "derail" his side's season. Picture by Jim Fitton.

Pools head coach vows to adapt to Halifax's challenging pitch

Anthony Limbrick confirmed midfielder Jack Hunter missed Saturday's game against Solihull Moors with a "mild, slight" hip injury. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick explains midfielder's Moors absence

Officers from West Yorkshire Police arrested a total of five people for offences linked to the drugs trade.

Watch: Police seize £1.6m worth of cannabis plants

Jeff King, who won the National League title with Chesterfield last season, hailed new side York's hard-fought victory over rivals Hartlepool United as "massively important". Picture by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images.

York defender delighted with "massively important" win over out of sorts Pools

Dieseruvwe, who has scored 37 goals in 74 games since signing for Pools in the summer of 2023, has hailed his time in the North East so far as one of the happiest periods of his career. Picture by Frank Reid.

Dieseruvwe hails Pools stint so far as among happiest times of his career

Mani Dieseruvwe, who has scored 12 goals in 34 games this season, admits contract talks have "quietened down a little bit" ahead of the expiration of his current deal this summer. Picture by Frank Reid.

Dieseruvwe discusses future as contract talks go quiet

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Two major banks resolve payment issues, with services 'back to normal'

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Major banking group closing 136 local branches across the UK

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Hunter played 75 minutes of Saturday's thrilling win over Solihull Moors and Lawrence was pleased with the midfielder's performance.

Pools boss pleased with midfielder after first start in more than two months

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