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Four arrested over money-laundering and drugs offences after raids

FOUR men were arrested in connection with drugs and money-laundering offences after dawn raids.

Pizza shop boss admits knife attack

A PIZZA shop boss has appeared in court and admitted a knife attack.

Police probe house fire and car vandalism

POLICE are appealing for witness as they investigate a deliberate fire at a house and vandalism to four cars.

Calls to back your markets

CALLS have been made for people to back their local markets in a campaign taking place across the country.

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Picture of Elizabeth Waldron and daughter Sandra. Elizabeth died at Sunderland Royal Hospital in July 2012

Hospital apology after mum dies in oxygen mistake

A MOTHER died after being given huge amounts of oxygen by a nurse “not trained” in the procedure.

GEARING UP: Durham Heritage Coast nature and tourism project officer Louise Harrington with Ian Brown from Peterlee, a volunteer driver with East Durham Community Transport.

New coast bus boost

VISITORS to coastal beauty spots can take a tern on a new bus service.

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Rooney claims he’s being forced out of Manchester United, Real Madrid want Bale and Cavani could be heading to Manchester City

THE Wayne Rooney transfer saga took another twist today with claims the player feels he is being forced out of Manchester United.

Ritchie Humphreys with the Poolie Penguins at the end of the game against Crawley Town. Picture by FRANK REID

End of an era for Hartlepool Utd legend Ritchie Humphreys

END of an era.

Ritchie Humphreys applauds the fans at the end of the game against Crawley Town. Picture by FRANK REID

Former Hartlepool Utd team-mates pay tribute to Ritchie Humphreys

RITCHIE Humphreys’ former team-mates have led the tributes to the Hartlepool United legend following his release from the club.

Ritchie Humphreys in his final game for Pools at Crawley Town. Picture by FRANK REID

Ritchie Humphreys set to carry on playing after being released by Hartlepool Utd

RITCHIE Humphreys will NOT be hanging up his boots following his release from Hartlepool United.

SLIDESHOW: End of an era for Pools and Ritchie Humphreys video

RITCHIE Humphreys will today be reflecting on his time at Victoria Park following news of his release from Hartlepool United.

Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio on the touchline during the Barclays Premier League match at Villa Park, Birmingham. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Monday April 29, 2013. See PA story SOCCER Villa. Photo credit should read: Nick Potts/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Editorial use only. Maximum 45 images during a match. No video emulation or promotion as 'live'. No use in games, competitions, merchandise, betting or single club/player services. No use with unofficial audio, video, data, fixtures or club/league logos.

Paolo Di Canio reveals SAFC transfer workings

PAOLO Di Canio has given an insight into the mechanics which will govern Sunderland’s work in the transfer market this summer.

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RITCHIE Humphreys will today be reflecting on his time at Victoria Park following news of his release from Hartlepool United.

Lifestyle

VIDEO: The 10 second rant with Michael Cowan video

EACH week we head out to see what is really getting on your nerves.

COUCH POTATO: Eurovision madness and The Fall is a rising star

Song 21 of the night. Four Greek blokes wearing kilts are can-canning around the stage yelling: “Alcohol! Alcohol! Alcohol is free! Alcohol! Alcohol! Alcohol is free!”

Razor’s support for hospice

ONE of football’s hard men will be in Hartlepool next weekend to support a town charity.

Hartlepool’s Rasul dazzles ‘em as Billy Elliot

A TALENTED Hartlepool youngster is wowing audiences after landing the role of Billy Elliot on the West End stage.

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One Direction in sensational transfer from Newcastle United to Sunderland

BOYBAND One Direction may be heading to Sunderland’s Stadium of Light last year – but it was Newcastle United who snapped the stars up first.

SLIDESHOW: A picture special of Sunderland-bound One Direction video

THE biggest boy band around today announced a massive stadium gig in Sunderland.

Community

Students who took part in the East Durham College Apprentice-style event.

A sweet victory

STUDENTS are enjoying the sweet taste of success after taking part in an Apprentice-style entrepreneurial competition.

Play area opening

A NEW childrens’ play area will be officially opened next month.

The Shotton IT centres newly bought equipment - bought thanks to a double funding boost - which is already being put to good use by local people

IT’s a really smart look for centre

A HI-TECH venue is looking ultra modern thanks to a double cash boost.

Hartlepool MP Iain Wright cuts a ribbon to open the new advocacy service in the Stranton Centre with a little help from Mike Battle (left) and Mary Driver.

MP hails service

HARTLEPOOL MP Iain Wright was on hand to officially launch a new service that helps people to speak up on issues affecting them.

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Harry’s hurdles in family tree research

WHAT do Joanna Lumley, Hartlepool and a Berlin jockey club have in common?

The site of a archeological dig on land at Littlethorpe.

Site to return to farmland use

DEVELOPERS say land earmarked for 900 homes and dug up as part of an archeological study is being returned to its original state.

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