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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.

Harry Hurst.

Harry’s hurdles in family tree research

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

Nostalgia

The Mail's story 45 years ago

A miserable May Day as colliery closed

THE recent death of Baroness Thatcher reopened many old wounds in former mining communities due to the accelerated programme of pit closures she was seen as being responsible for.

The Mail's story 45 years ago

Inspiring craftsmen around the world

LISANNE Robson saw our article about her parents John and Elsie Butcher (Midweek Memory Lane, April 3).

Ray Armstrong, Geoff Wade and John Widdowson.

Good sports back together for reunion

A REUNION was held for former college staff and students who took part in sports 50 years ago.

Announcements

Marie Powell (Nee Marsh) : Obituary

Published in the Peterlee Star on 18 May 2013

Shaun Samuel : Obituary

Published in the Peterlee Star on 18 May 2013

Shaun Samuel : Obituary

Published in the Peterlee Star on 18 May 2013

John King : Obituary

Published in the Peterlee Star on 18 May 2013

Shaun Samuel : Obituary

Published in the Peterlee Star on 18 May 2013

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