PRIMARY school children will get the chance to host an Olympic-style torch designed by engineering students. More... ...

A HORSE and trap rider who was badly hurt after a collision with a car is in a serious but stable condition in hospital. More... ...

A MUM who strangled her young son said she heard voices in her head and had hallucinations at the time of the tragedy, an inquest ...

A DEBT-ridden 62-year-old was forced to turn his home into a £60,000 cannabis farm by loan sharks. More... ...

PEOPLE with skills to trade are being urged to get involved in an innovative recession-busting scheme. More... ...

A DRUNKEN man who lunged at police officers with a bread knife was told he was “sensible enough” not to go to ...

COUNCILLORS say more should be done about the state of a popular park after it was targeted by yobs in two attacks. More... ...

HARTLEPOOL Mayor Stuart Drummond has backed plans to introduce new dog control orders in three areas of town. More... ...

SMOKERS can get help to kick their unhealthy habit. More... ...

AN inspirational 29-year-old who endured an excruciating battle with cervical cancer has died after a three-year fight with the ...

SCORES of people have responded to a Diamond Jubilee-themed appeal for people’s memories of a popular Hartlepool ...

PEOPLE are urged to get their dancing shoes on to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, More... ...

STAFF at a clothing store are inviting people to join in their Diamond Jubilee celebrations. More... ...

MORE needs to be done in Hartlepool and east Durham to make apprenticeships more relevant to jobs, say bosses at an organisation ...

RESIDENTS can sample nettle tea and nettle soup as well as a stroll around a country park. More... ...

PRIMARY schools have days left to take part in a Diamond Jubilee-related art competition. More... ...

DOZENS of hospice supporters laced up their trainers and walked in memory of those they have lost. More... ...

A MAN was arrested after being suspected of being involved in a cash card machine scam. More... ...

HUNDREDS of officers are preparing for their part in a massive operation to police the London 2012 Olympic Games. More... ...

A HORSE and trap rider was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being involved in a collison with a car. More... ...