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Hartlepool RNLI volunteers were alerted after swimmers were reported to have got into difficulties in the North Sea at Seaton Carew.

Two swimmers taken to hospital after 999 alert

Cub Scout section team leader Colm Simpson and members of the 40th Hartlepool Cub Scouts at the Hartlepool RNLI lifeboat station. Photo credit Tom Collins.

Cub scouts dive into lifesaving training with RNLI

Nicky Featherstone is hoping that the manner of his side's remarkable come-from-behind win over Solihull Moors will help inspire Pools towards the National League play-off places. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone hoping Solihull comeback will inspire Pools towards play-offs

Nicky Featherstone admits he's fearing the worst for Luke Charman after the attacker was stretched off following an awkward fall during Saturday's dramatic win over Solihull Moors. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United fearing the worst after attacker stretchered off in Moors win

The winger, who spent time on loan at Solihull earlier in the season, scored twice as he inspired Pools to a memorable comeback win over the Moors on Saturday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Sinclair talks up play-off prospects after inspiring Solihull comeback win

Nicky Featherstone was frustrated with his side's slow start but delighted with their character after Pools came from two goals down to edge play-off rivals Solihull Moors 4-3 in a thrilling encounter in the West Midlands. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United boss hails his side's character following memorable Moors win

Solihull boss Chris Millington said Moore would add "energy, physicality and quality" to his side's midfield ahead of this weekend's visit of play-off rivals Pools. Picture by Tony Johnson.

Solihull Moors clinch signing of highly-rated midfielder ahead of Pools visit

Hartlepool RNLI inshore lifeboat 'Solihull' and volunteer crew members towing the yacht into Hartlepool Marina. Picture courtesy of RNLI/Tom Collins.

Three people rescued by lifeboat after yacht breaks down

Hartlepool RNLI all weather lifeboat John Sharp launching to search for the casualty following Friday night's 999 alert.

Woman rescued from freezing North Sea by lifeboat

The all-weather Hartlepool lifeboat John Sharp pictured at the Ferry Road lifeboat station following the search for potential missing people in the North Sea.

999 services search sea for people after bicycles are discovered on beach

Oliver, who was signed as a free agent last month, scored his fourth goal in five National League games as Pools ended a run of six matches without a win by beating Solihull on Saturday. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

In-form frontman insists Pools can still challenge for play-off place this term

The interim Pools boss hailed his side's togetherness after they produced a battling performance to end a run of six games without a win by beating Solihull Moors on Saturday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone hails his side's togetherness after "much-needed" Solihull win

Can you spot yourself or anyone you know in our gallery of fan photos from Saturday's much-needed win over Solihull?

33 brilliant photos of Pools fans from Solihull win

Vadaine Oliver continued his fine form in front of goal, scoring for the fourth time in five league games as Pools returned to winning ways by beating Solihull 2-0 on Saturday.

Pools end miserable run with much-needed Solihull win

Solihull have completed the loan signing of highly-rated York attacker Tyrese Sinclair, who scored nine goals in 48 games for the Minstermen last season, ahead of Saturday's trip to Pools. Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Solihull sign highly-rated York attacker ahead of Pools clash

The interim Pools boss is preparing for a "tough, competitive" game when his side host a resurgent Solihull Moors at the weekend. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone preparing for "tough, competitive" Solihull clash
Hartlepool United interim manager Nicky Featherstone is expecting a "tough, competitive" game when Pools host Solihull Moors on Saturday.
Robbie Stelling

The midfielder, who impressed on loan at Halifax last season, has reunited with manager Chris Millington at Solihull Moors ahead of their trip to Pools at the weekend. Picture by Chris Nutton/FC Halifax Town.

Solihull complete loan signing ahead of Pools clash

Former Halifax boss Chris Millington has been appointed as the new manager of National League strugglers Solihull Moors. Picture by Tony Johnson.

HUFC's National League rivals confirm appointment of new manager

Robbie Savage.

Forest Green's Robbie Savage on Hartlepool boss Simon Grayson

Simon Grayson. Photo by Adam Cook.

Hartlepool United boss reveals Jay Benn injury update

The frontman has signed a permanent contract at Pools following a prolific loan spell at fellow National League side Wealdstone last season, scoring 17 goals in 32 games. Picture by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images.

Pools complete statement signing of former Oldham and Wealdstone striker

Hartlepool RNLI inshore lifeboat Solihull at sea before taking part in the search. Picture by Tom Collins.

Lifeboats paged to search for person in sea

The former Pools midfielder, who scored four goals in 38 games at Victoria Park, has been released by Solihull Moors having spent this season on loan at National League South promotion-chasers Solihull Moors. Picture by Frank Reid.

Former Pools midfielder released by NL side despite impressing on loan

Hartlepool RNLI volunteers were called to an incident by the Humber Coastguard at Newport Bridge, on the River Tees, at 3am on Saturday, April 26.

Hartlepool RNLI attend emergency at Newport Bridge

Chloe Raisbeck, 27.

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Veteran defender Luke Waterfall has been struggling with a back injury and has not featured since the defeat to title-chasing York three weeks ago. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools hoping to have experienced pair back in contention for Boston visit

The veteran defender has not featured since the defeat to York at the beginning of the month but his back injury is not believed to be serious and he has been taking part in light training. Picture by Frank Reid.

Skipper's back injury not believed to be serious
Hartlepool United head coach Anthony Limbrick confirmed that skipper Luke Waterfall's back injury is not believed to be too serious.
Robbie Stelling

The young midfielder has shown plenty of good signs since signing for Pools in January and produced a man-of-the-match performance in Saturday's draw with Solihull Moors. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach full of praise for former Newcastle midfielder

Pools have dropped 11 points from winning positions in the first nine matches of new head coach Anthony Limbrick's tenure. Picture by Frank Reid.

No concerns over mentality after Pools drop more points from winning position

Following a difficult start after replacing popular former boss Andy Whing in January, Solihull manager Matthew Taylor is now unbeaten in his last three matches. Picture by Jan Kruger/Getty Images.

Moors boss hails his side's "energy, effort and desire" following Pools draw

Fans were a little surprised to see Joe Grey's number flash up when Anthony Limbrick made his first substitution during Saturday's draw with Solihull Moors. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick discusses surprising decision to substitute Grey during Solihull draw

Experienced defender Tom Parkes headed Pools in front after 54 minutes. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools fail to win for eighth game in a row following Solihull draw

The Pools head coach has called for his side to be "adaptable tactically" ahead of this weekend's visit of Solihull Moors. Picture by Frank Reid.

Limbrick calls for Pools to be "adaptable tactically" ahead of Solihull clash

The Pools head coach signed the Solihull Moors frontman when he was in charge of Gibraltar's Manchester 62. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools head coach relishing the prospect of reunion with Moors frontman

Taylor's last game in charge of National League strugglers Wealdstone was Saturday's 1-1 draw with Pools. Picture by Jan Kruger/Getty Images.

Play-off rivals appoint new manager

Andy Whing, who led National League rivals Solihull Moors to the play-off final last season, has left to join League Two strugglers Barrow. Picture by Dan Istitene/Getty Images.

Play-off rivals frustrated at loss of manager at "critical point" in campaign

A dozen people have been jailed for over 100 years after one of Britain's biggest county lines drugs gangs which made £1.2 million a year was smashed by police.

Drugs gang gets smashed: Moment cops bust county lines criminals

Top scorer Mani Dieseruvwe in action for Hartlepool United against Sutton United earlier this season. Picture by FRANK REID

The Pools front four are 'really flourishing' says Jeff Stelling

Joe Grey bagged a brace as all four of the Pools front line either scored or assisted in the win over Solihull.

Lawrence rates his side's front four as among National League's best

Here's how our Hartlepool United writer rated the players following the dramatic victory at Solihull Moors - do you agree?

Player ratings as Pools edge seven goal thriller at in-form Solihull

Pools are bidding to win away from home for the first time since early September when they travel to in-form Solihull Moors this weekend.

Can Pools shock Solihull?

Here's a look at how Hartlepool United could line up as Pools prepare to travel to in-form Solihull Moors.

How Pools could line up at in-form Solihull Moors

Dhiya Al-Maamoury ploughed into a crowd of people at an illegal street racing event - killing two teenagers Ben Corfield and Liberty Charris.

Watch: 54-year-old ‘boy racer’ ploughs into crowd killing two teens

Hartlepool RNLI inshore lifeboat Solihull appears alongside a boat in distress off the shore of Hartlepool on Sunday, July 28.

Four people and dog rescued from sinking boat

A man firing shots at a house in Brookvale Road, Olton.

Terrifying moment gunman starts taking shots at house in leafy suburb

Hartlepool RNLI inshore lifeboat Solihull was involved in the call out. Photo: Tom Collins/RNLI

Lifeboats rescue cabin cruiser and casualty

Million pound luxury home up for grabs in prize draw

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Semi-pro footballer drug dealing gang jailed

Watch: Semi-pro footballer drug dealing gang caught on camera

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Hartlepool RNLI crew members set off to rescue two men after their kayak capsized.

Pair rescued after they were 'clinging to their kayak'

Louis Stephenson put in a man-of-the-match performance on his return to the side.

Stephenson says first start in over a month was worth the wait

Hartlepool United boss Kevin Phillips is confident he can lift his side after they suffered their first defeat since he became head coach.

Phillips confident that Pools will be 'bubbly bright'

New Hartlepool RNLI inshore helm Colm Simpson.

Hartlepool RNLI volunteer qualifies as helm for inshore lifeboat

CCTV capturing the dramatic moment a mum managed to pull her two-year-old daughter to safety seconds before her pram was crushed underneath a car in a heart-stopping crash (SWNS)

Mum and toddler narrowly avoid being killed in heart-stopping crash

Emergency crews at Babbs Mill Lake, Kingshurst, Solihull, West Midlands. December 11, 2022.

Video looks back at the tragic loss of the Babbs Mill Boys in icy lake

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