TWO brazen thugs who caused horrific injuries when they attacked a carpenter with his own saw had their “unduly lenient” sentences almost doubled by top judges.

CONSERVATION chiefs fear a fragile colony of rare birds could become extinct after thiefs stole 50 eggs.

POLICE investigating disorder after the Tyne-Wear derby in Newcastle have released more images of people they need to trace.

WHAT does a typical day in the life of Hartlepool look like?

A FORMER police authority chairman has been convicted of persuading a friend to take three penalty points for him so he avoided a driving ban and furthered his career.

RESIDENTS are delighted after an enviromental project improved an area of their estate.

A CENTENARIAN marked a milestone birthday with a game of dominoes.

THE relatives of three gun massacre victims have been praised by a Government minister for their “dignified campaign” to strengthen firearms licensing.

DOZENS of villagers took part in a mad-cap race to raise funds for a charity that helps families of stillborn babies.

A HARTLEPOOL charity continues to go from strength to strength - and has now won a prestigious award in recognition of a “fantastic” first year.

A FORMER resident who lived near a hazardous junction where a motorist was killed says he warned authorities years previously that something needed to be done to prevent a death.

WHAT ingredients make a typical day in the life of Hartlepool?

A LONG-SERVING councillor has spoken of his delight after being awarded a Royal honour.

A SURVIVOR of a triple killing today spoke of her “delight” after a police watchdog called for national gun licensing change.

A CAMPAIGN to bring more power to the North-East for transport schemes could be exactly what the region needs.

MEN and boys looking to take part in a major fundraiser are being urged to return their forms so race organisers know exactly how many people will be taking part.

ONE of the men accused of a killing wealthy oil executive admitted attempting to dispose of her body.

GUN owners should declare police cautions when applying for licences, a watchdog has said, in the wake of a case where a taxi driver with a history of violence killed three women with a legally owned weapon.

TWENTY-FIVE people from Hartlepool are stranded in a Spanish hotel after flights were cancelled due to French airport strikes.

CONCERNED residents hit out at health chiefs over plans to transfer remaining emergency services from the University Hospital of Hartlepool.