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VIDEO: Hidden cameras catch East Durham flytippers video

A FLYTIPPER was caught on camera dumping waste beside a pond.

BACK ON DUTY ... police horse Bud and groom Isabel Collins.

Police horse punched by Newcastle fan after derby is back on duty in city

A POLICE horse punched by a Newcastle fan after the Tyne-Wear derby will be back on duty in the city as part of a major operation to keep the peace between English Defence League (EDL) suoporters and their opponents.

Malcolm Fallow (centre) pictured with (left to right) John Errington, Jack Marley, Barry Setterfield. Paul Cairns and Barry Nutter at the new shed at Gully House, Wingate.

Sheds of praise for East Durham scheme to tackle social isolation

AN East Durham-piloted scheme that aims to combat social isolation has been recognised with a national award.

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Four arrested in Sledgehammer campaign that targets organised crime

POLICE have assured residents that they are doing all they can to disrupt serious organised crime after four men were arrested over alleged Class A drugs and money-laundering offences.

FIRST PLACE: Chloe Price

Top of the class

A COLLEGE student has won a gold medal at the British College Sport’s National Championships.

Lisa Race from Kiddikins Nursery with nursery members (left to right) Lexi Sweeney, Aimee Moor, Ava Lodge, Ollie Hazell and Cerys Southcott looking over the garden

Children want their Kiddikins Nursery garden brought back to life

A NURSERY is appealing to the community for help to breathe new life into their garden.

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BACK IN LONDON: Bradley Saunders

Bradley Saunders fit and ready to box on big London show

BRADLEY Saunders will make his ring return on a major show in London in July.

GOOD MAN TO HAVE IN CHARGE: Colin Cooper

Boro coaches Cooper and Hignett will be great for Hartlepool United says Matty Dolan

HARTLEPOOL United have landed the “perfect” management team in the form of Middlesbrough duo Colin Cooper and Craig Hignett.

On side

ONSIDE: Newcastle United are a sanctuary for football sanity

WHO would have thought it? Newcastle United a sanctuary for football sanity.

Colin Cooper

We’re wiping the slate clean says new Pools boss Colin Cooper

COLIN Cooper says he and assistant boss Craig Hignett are “wiping the slate clean” at Hartlepool United.

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FAVOURITE FOR JOB: Colin Cooper

Colin Cooper confirmed as new manager of Hartlepool United

COLIN Cooper has been confirmed as the new manager of Hartlepool United.

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VIDEO: Hidden cameras catch East Durham flytippers video

A FLYTIPPER was caught on camera dumping waste beside a pond.

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One Direction pledge to give 50p from each Sunderland ticket sold to cancer charity

ONE Direction fans will help to hit the right notes for charity at the Sunderland leg of the band’s world tour.

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Night of burlesque at The Studio in Hartlepool

PULSES will be racing when star burlesque performers take to the stage of an atmospheric North-East venue on Saturday, May 25.

Comedian John Bishop

John Bishop to take to the stage in the North East for one-off comedy show

FUNNY man John Bishop is heading to Sunderland next month for a one-off show.

Michael Cowan

VIDEO: The 10 second rant with Michael Cowan video

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

Michael Cowan

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!”

Neil Ruddock

Razor’s support for hospice

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

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PICTURE PUZZLE: Did you know our mystery Hartlepool United players? video

OUR website readers certainly know their stuff when it comes to Hartlepool United.

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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?

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