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How councils will fill the winter fuel payment gap

Many authorities are providing funds to pensioners who do not qualify for the winter fuel payment.

Artist's impression of how a new housing estate could look. The houses are large and detached, with red and beige bricks. There are cars parked outside and rows of green bushes.

Housing estate's street names to reflect history

Persimmon says it enlisted the help of a local historian to pick street names relevant to Claxton.

Part of the front of a building with glass panels around a glass front door. There are metal rails leading to the front door with the blurred figure of a man walking towards it. A sign at the top of the building reads "Tees Valley".

Public asked for views on Tees Valley budget plans

Leaders from the combined authority's five member councils agree a draft budget for 2025-26.

A CGI illustration of a street of detached houses with cars parked in their drives, overlooking a field.

'Design out crime' call as housing plans approved

The South West Extension project is one of the largest housing developments under way in the town.

A man drunk with his head on a bar and a drink in his hand. Another man in a pink and blue shirt is next to him.

'Black Eye Friday demoralising for health staff'

Staff at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust urge people to be responsible.

Riley, a young boy wearing a cap and a black hoodie, and Ryan Reynolds, who wears a cord jacket. They are both giving thumbs up to the camera.

'Ryan making dream come true means everything'

A nine-year-old boy with cancer who dreamed of meeting his hero Deadpool has his wish granted.

A black and white photograph of people trying to clear up rubble on Cleveland Road in Hartlepool after the bombardment. There is a house in the middle with its roof torn off and another one on the left with a collapsed roof.

Remembering six-month-old bombing victim

Maisie, 11, says she feels great sadness that her great-great aunt perished in the bombing.

Photo of 48 men outside an archway in military outfits. The men are posing for a class photo. There is a lantern above them. The photo is sepia-toned.

Help needed to identify WW1 soldiers in £1 photo

A man is seeking help to identify soldiers in a 1915 photo he bought in a charity shop for £1.

Mugshot of Watt who is looking down. He has a dark beard and hair and is wearing a black coat.

Fuel thief who injured police in pursuit jailed

Prosecutors say Scott Watt risked lives during the hour-long pursuit through the Yorkshire Dales.