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The attacker's goal against Brackley was his first in 12 games and he admitted his spell at Pools has been among the most frustrating of his career.

Campbell admits spell at Pools has been among the most challenging of his career

Sarll felt a below par Pools were fortunate to make it to half time at 1-0 down.

Sarll frustrated by first half performance as Brackley take Pools to a replay

From multiple Father Christmas appearances to the world renowned Slava's Snowshow, here's 19 events around the North East England during the 2024 festive season.

19 Christmas themed events taking place in the North East in 2024

Dave Broadbent, chair of R3 in Yorkshire

Yorkshire and the Humber sees one of the sharpest UK-wide increases in new busin...

Local authorities providing social housing are owed on average £3.1 million per authority.

New research reveals local authorities in North East are owed £3.9 million in re...

Charman opened his Pools account over the weekend and caught the eye with an impressive showing.

Sarll sings Charman's praises after first Pools goal

Man reacts to the government’s plans to make the winter fuel payment means tested.

Watch as members of the public react to the winter fuel cuts

The NSPCC's Speak out. Stay safe with Buddy initiative.

Childline: Children need to know they can speak out when something is wrong

Sean Boagey and Caroline Webb, of C&S Fitness, open their own Reformer Pilates studio - the first in Hartlepool and largest in the North East.

Reformer Pilates studio opens in Hartlepool

The 29-year-old is confident Pools will come good despite a difficult start to the new season.

Campbell confident under-performing Pools will come good

Your World

‘Trailblazer’ Danielle Croce wins Tees Businesswoman of the Year 2024

Singer Sophie Teasdale at Durham High School

Singer Sophie secures place at top performing arts institute

Couple looking at paperwork

Poll reveals majority of region's cohabiting couples unaware of inheritance risk...

Kieran Hall (left) and Andy Pike skateboarded 80 miles from Alnwick all the way to Hartlepool to raise money for a friend who sadly died earlier this year.

Friends take part in 80-mile skate-athon in memory of mother, partner and friend

Gordon Wallis, from Your NRG, with the cheque for RDA.

Hartlepool firm donates money to worthy cause

The NSPCC's Kindness Challenge - a week dedicated to creating kindness in school communities and classrooms while also raising money for Childline.

Childline: Kindness Challenge to create kindness in schools and classrooms while...
Our Childline counsellors are available to children and young people around the clock, to help them deal with whatever they are going through.
Darren Worth

Tributes have been paid to former East Durham College principal Suzanne Duncan following her death.

Tributes to former college principal following her death

The 15 best pubs and bars in the North East - according to TripAdvisor (Photo: TripAdvisor/Google Maps)

The 15 best pubs and bars in the North East as chosen by customers

Dr Edwina Gildea, vet and Director of Veterinary Operations at Zoetis UK

Vet reveals five signs your pet may be in pain

Peter Jackson handing over the keys to a delighted customer

How Northumbria Cars is Helping Customers Rebuild Their Credit One Car at a time

Fat Dog.

Fat Dog, The Royston Club & SNAYX at Stockton’s Gathering Sounds Festival

Facing The Waves is produced by theatre company Dogwood Productions and celebrates 200 years of the RNLI. The musical tells the tale of Henry Freeman who survived the Whitby lifeboat disaster when all twelve of his crew members died and who went on to lead some of the most extraordinary rescue attempts of the century.

Free tickets available for RNLI musical

Sarah Richardson (standing centre) manager of Changing Futures Fostering Limited, with staff and foster parents. Pictured is Martin Todd, Fiona Walls, Deborah Priddy, Mally Priddy, Oliver Peebles, Jill Pinder, Alicia Hogan, Debbie Johnson and Sarah Richards. Picture by FRANK REID

Town foster agency praised by Ofsted

The 21 best-rated GP surgeries in North East as voted for by patients.

The 21 best GP surgeries in North East - as rated by patients

There are five universities based in the North East (Image: National World/Google)

Every university in the North East ranked from best to worst

For children and young people starting a new school year, it is important they have friends they can talk too.

CHILDLINE: Friends are important to children and young people when a new school ...

Large parts of town were plunged into darkness during the power outage. Picture by FRANK REID

Thousands of homes across town hit by power cut
More than 50,000 homes across Hartlepool and East Durham were hit by a power cut in the middle of the night.
Mark Payne

Councillor Brenda Harrison checks her blood pressure at one of the new kiosks, helped by Blood Pressure Champion Priscilla Deane.

New blood pressure kiosks launch in town hubs

Tommy Cannon, right, in Hartlepool with Paul "Goffy" Gough recently.

Comedy legend makes surprise visit to town

Young came through the Pools academy and signed his first professional contract in 2019 before catching the eye of Premier League side Leicester.

Young determined to make his mark after returning to boyhood club

A selection of some of the North East's best performing sixth form schools (Image: National World/Google)

The North East's 22 best-performing sixth form schools and colleges

The Vaccines at this year's event.

Lindisfarne Festival teases epic 10th anniversary in 2025

NEPIC's Meet the Members Conference and Expo

The North East’s largest process industry expo returns bigger than ever for 2024

Wynyard Hall, fresh from appearing on Netflix, is hosting a wedding fair later this year.

Love is Blind UK wedding venue to host fair after flood of enquiries

The NSPCC is calling for neglect to be treated as an urgent national crisis. Photo by PA

CHILDLINE: From back-to-school blues to online abuse, the NSPCC is there to help

Going back to school after the summer break, or starting a new school, can be stressful for students. Photo by David Jones/PA Wire

CHILDLINE: The start of the new school term can be a worrying time for pupils

Here's how the Pools players rated in Wealdstone draw.

Player ratings as Mani D rescues a point against Wealdstone

Sarll has established a strong rapport with the fanbase but insists there is lots more work to be done as he looks to further the relationship.

Sarll reaffirms "absolutely fundamental" importance of fanbase

Officials at the Met Office have issued an amber weather warning for Hartlepool from 5am until 11am on Friday, August 23, as storm Lilian sweeps across the North East.

Hartlepool given amber weather warning ahead of strong winds

Paul Thwaite, CEO of NatWest

North East sees rise of 10,800 new businesses in first half of 2024

Hartlepool band Marketplace.

Town band release new single

Many children feel anxious or worried around this time of year and some struggle to cope with those feelings. Picture posed by models.

CHILDLINE: Calm Zone can help young people anxious over their exam results...

The tough-tackling midfielder has made a strong start to life in the North East and was excellent against Southend. Picture by Frank Reid.

Sheron thinks Pools can push for promotion after strong start

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

Sarll hails "incredible" home support

Northern rail services between Middlesbrough, Darlington and Newcastle call at Hartlepool train station.

Convicted rail passengers in line for refunds

Adam Campbell is one of four local lads to have returned to the North East to sign for Pools this summer. Picture by Frank Reid.

Local lads can be the difference for Pools

Hardwick Festival.

Hardwick Festival reveals line-up times and all you need to know details

The winners of 2024's event at St James' Park.

National World's North East Apprenticeship Awards winners revealed

Darlington College received a donation of equipment to enable teaching of high tech skills

North East further education colleges receive donations from Amazon

Darren Sarll has vowed to always thank supporters after an incredible 238 Poolies made the long trip to Somerset at the weekend. Picture by Frank Reid.

Sarll and Hunter hail travelling fans who made mammoth trip to Somerset

Tesco says thank you after reaching 220 million meals milestone

Tesco says thank you after reaching 220 million meals milestone

[Top - Bottom] Milton Jones, Count Arthur Strong and Slipknowt are just some of the events coming to the Northeast of England before the end of 2024. (Credit: BBC/Steve Ullathorne/Slipknowt/Canva)

15 events in the North East to make you smile before the end of 2024

The dark skies around Kielder Observatory are ideal for spotting meteors

Perseids promise a powerful meteor display

Sass-Davies was confirmed as a Pools player on Saturday after impressing while on trial. Picture by Frank Reid.

Sass-Davies wants to help Pools win promotion

Term-time working is now available to thousands of people across Amazon’s operations network

New research reveals almost half of North East workers want more flexibility at ...