Hartlepool Mail (Hartlepool, England) back issues from November 2006:
First wave of jobs are lost.
Nov 01, 2006 ... SCORES of call centre staff have become the first of 900 employees to lose their jobs. Around 80 customer service advisors from mobile phone company Orange completed their last shifts yesterday. The firm is closing its Peterlee call centre, on the Bracken Hill ...
Thousands sign up for services fight.
Nov 01, 2006 ... ROADS across town have been revealed as the safest in the region. But drivers were today urged not to rest on their laurels and make sure their reputation for safety remains intact this winter. New figures from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) show ...
Baby's death trial halted by judge.
Nov 01, 2006 ... A MUM and dad accused of feeding their baby son methadone have had their trial halted until next year. Hartlepool couple Gemma Fennelly and Mark Bate are accused of giving Mitchell Bate regular doses of methadone in a bid to make him sleep. The five-day trial was, ...
Swimming legend passes on secrets.
Nov 01, 2006 ... ONE of Britain's all-time swimming greats has visited Hartlepool to pass on a few tips to schoolchildren. Former Olympic gold medallist Nick Gillingham met up with children from Springwell School at the town's Mill House Leisure Centre. The visit was to mark the ...
Hospice is helped by [pounds sterling]1,000 gift.
Nov 01, 2006 ... KIND-HEARTED construction staff have boosted the coffers of a charity. Wates Living Space, based on the Parkview Industrial Estate, in Hartlepool, has donated [pounds sterling]1,000 to the Hartlepool and District Hospice. Alan Maskell, regional business manager for ...
GUNMAN'S HALLOWEEN HOLD-UP.
Nov 01, 2006 ... AN ARMED raider wearing a Halloween mask burst into a post office demanding cash. The man, who was wearing a pumpkin mask, left staff at the Hartlepool post office terrified after he produced what appeared to be a gun. Police are today investigating the attempted ...
Guys and dolls on stage.
Nov 01, 2006 ... MUSICAL lovers could be tapping their toes if they head along to a new production. Hartlepool Stage Society members are putting the final touches to their annual show. Back to Broadway will feature pieces from classic musicals such as Cabaret and Chorus Line, as well ...
A new focal point for Headland life.
Nov 01, 2006 ... A [pounds sterling]1.6M SQUARE that has completely transformed the centre of Hartlepool's Headland has been opened. The official opening of the Town Square was performed by Margaret Faye, chairman of regional development agency One NorthEast, during which she unveiled a plaque. ...
Hoping for sweet taste of success.
Nov 01, 2006 ... SWEET lovers are in for a tasty treat after a new shop opened. Jason Unwin saw a gap left in the market by the closure of Brett's sweet shop, in the indoor market in Middleton Grange Shopping Centre, Hartlepool, so he decided to open up a similar stall. Jason and his ...
St John's call for Warriors.
Nov 01, 2006 ... KEEN youngsters are being urged to become Warriors - and learn important first-aid skills. St John Ambulance in Hartlepool is appealing for more children to join the town's Badgers group, known locally as The Warriors. Badger leaders run meetings on a weekly basis ....
Bond fans are in 00-Heaven.
Nov 01, 2006 ... MOVIE lovers are set to be in 00 heaven later this month when the new James Bond movie premieres in town. Hartlepool's Vue Cinema is one of 36 cinemas in the UK which will preview the latest Bond film - two days before it goes on general release. Casino Royale will ...
Hunt for Cloughie sculptor.
Nov 01, 2006 ... SCULPTORS are being invited to submit their bids to make a statue of legendary football manager Brian Clough. The process of selecting a sculptor to recreate the former Hartlepool United boss is being launched as fundraisers close-in on their [pounds sterling]60,000 target. ...
Gunman's Halloween hold-up.
Nov 01, 2006 ... AN ARMED raider wearing a Halloween mask burst into a post office demanding cash. The man, who was wearing a pumpkin mask, left staff at the Hartlepool post office terrified after he produced what appeared to be a gun. Police are today investigating the attempted ...
Thousands sign up for service fight.
Nov 01, 2006 ... MORE than 24,000 people have backed the Mail's fight to save hospital services in the town. And the residents of Hartlepool are being urged to return signatures to town MP Iain Wright before he presents a petition to the House of Commons later this month. The Mail ...
Wilson dismisses Boyd move.
Nov 01, 2006 ... DANNY Wilson today admitted he is still on the look out for a penalty-box poacher - but he ruled out a loan move for former hero Adam Boyd. The Hartlepool United manager has been frustrated by the lack of a cutting edge in his side, with missed chances hurting them badly in ...
Coulson kicks-off big week for boxing.
Nov 02, 2006 ... STAR turn Amanda Coulson kicks off a red-hot spell of Hartlepool boxing action tonight when she headlines a big promotion at Seaton Carew. Coulson tops the bill at the Hartlepool Catholic Club dinner show, which is being held at the Mayfair Centre, Seaton Carew. Her ...
Sign up for Boxing Day dip.
Nov 02, 2006 ... HUNDREDS of crazy Boxing Day dippers will once again brave the North Sea for charity this Christmas. Preparations are well under way for this year's dip at Seaton Carew, with 282 people already signed up to take part. Last year 459 people took the icy plunge - raising ...
Spooky party is monster of a hit!
Nov 02, 2006 ... with a couple of staff pics PAGE 7 PIC FILLER FOR THURS NOV 2 SPOOKY students got into the spirit of things with their very own Halloween party. Freaky costumes were all the rage at Hartlepool's Catcote School on Tuesday night. The school hall ...
Firework warning is put in the picture.
Nov 02, 2006 ... BUDDING young artists became award winners with a creative warning of the dangers of fireworks. Pupils from Owton Manor and Grange primary schools, in Hartlepool, were asked to design posters and came up trumps with messages to help in the campaign to reduce injuries caused by ...
Have your say on Headland conservation.
Nov 02, 2006 ... PEOPLE in Hartlepool are being given an opportunity to help shape the future of a conservation area. Hartlepool Borough Council is holding two consultation sessions next week to find out public opinion on the Headland Conservation Area. The area was designated in 1969 ...
New leaf for gardens.
Nov 02, 2006 ... THE second and final phase of improvements to revamp a park are complete. Over the past nine months, [pounds sterling]150,000 has been spent on improving the appearance and access to Hartlepool's Burn Valley Gardens, off Blakelock Road. New footpaths have been laid ...
Cars turned over as yobs run amok.
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Left devastated after thieves' raid on home.
Nov 02, 2006 ... A FATHER is devastated after thieves ransacked his house and stole a rare coin collection. Children's toys, a DVD player, model cars and copper piping were also taken from the property in Alma Street, Hartlepool. William Blair, 52, said his home has been left "looking ...
Healthier outlook for trust finances.
Nov 02, 2006 ... A CASH-STRAPPED health trust is well on the way to clawing back almost [pounds sterling]13m of debt. It is a year since the North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust was reported to be [pounds sterling]12.8m in the red. Now, just 12 months later, bosses say its debt levels ...
Postmaster talks after raid.
Nov 02, 2006 ... A POSTMASTER has described a terrifying attempted robbery when an armed raider burst into his shop. Police are still investigating the incident in Hartlepool. A man wearing a pumpkin mask confronted staff at a town post office after he produced what appeared to be a gun. ...
Risking their lives.
Nov 02, 2006 ... RECKLESS sea-lovers put their lives at risk by trying to capture mighty waves on camera. A number of amateur photographers made their way out on to Hartlepool's Heugh Breakwater on the Headland yesterday morning. They were trying to capture the powerful waves surging ...
It pays to listen.
Nov 02, 2006 ... A FUNDRAISING guru showed Hartlepool's voluntary sector how to secure much-needed cash. Luke FitzHerbert, senior researcher for the Directory of Social Change, visited Hartlepool to give some advice about how to raise funds. He gave a talk to a wide range of voluntary ...
100,000th free permit issued for dumping.
Nov 02, 2006 ... page 11 filla for Thursday A SCHEME to cut waste dumping has hit a milestone. Durham County Council has issued its 100,000th free permit as part of a scheme to stop illegal dumping of commercial waste at household waste recycling centres. The permit scheme ...
Flipping hell.
Nov 02, 2006 ... A GANG of troublemakers is being hunted after going on a car-tipping spree. People in a Hartlepool street were ''gobsmacked'' after hearing a gang of young men pushing over their cars. One resident described ''an almighty crash'' after hearing one of the incidents. ...
Bungling burglar broke monitor.
Nov 03, 2006 ... A BUNGLING burglar stole a flat-screen monitor - but damaged it beyond repair in the process. Shaun Landreth, 29, appeared at Hartlepool Magistrates Court to plead guilty to the theft of the [pounds sterling]100 monitor. Andrew Blair, mitigating, said: "My client ...
Call to slow down reforms.
Nov 03, 2006 ... AN MP is demanding a change to the pace of health service reforms. Hartlepool MP Iain Wright - who is one of the leading lights in the town's Save Our Services campaign - has pledged support for the NHS Together campaign. The initiative was launched at TUC Congress ...
Bollywood theme for Seaton display.
Nov 03, 2006 ... THOUSANDS of revellers are set to witness spectacular firework displays across Hartlepool and east Durham this weekend. And for residents in Hartlepool, this year's event promises to be one to remember, with a Bollywood theme. The Hartlepool Fireworks and Music ...
Man beat up his ex after break-up.
Nov 03, 2006 ... A MAN beat up his former partner after she told him she had met someone else, a court heard. Mark Angus was finding it hard to come to terms with the breakdown of the eight-year relationship and he ended up lashing out. Hartlepool Magistrates Court heard that Angus ...
Living in dread of teen gangs.
Nov 03, 2006 ... WORRIED residents say they are beginning to dread their weekends after gangs of youths have started congregating in their street. For the last four weeks, dozens of teenagers have been gathering in the Oxford Street area of Hartlepool on Friday and Saturday nights. ...
It's six of the best for teacher!
Nov 03, 2006 ... A TEACHER is limbering up in his bid to add to the thousands of pounds he has raised for charity. Hartlepool man Derek Redwood is due to fly to New York today to take part in the ING Marathon in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Resource Centre. This will be Derek's ...
DREAM TRIP ALMOST ENDS IN DISASTER.
Nov 03, 2006 ... A SAILING couple were dramatically rescued after their yacht was caught in a storm off the coast of Spain. Relatives of Hartlepool couple Darren and Vicky Hewitt spoke of their relief after the pair were safely picked up by Spanish coastguards after being forced to abandon ship ...
Singing out for new recruits.
Nov 03, 2006 ... A POPULAR youth choir is hoping to recruit new members at its open night next week. Hartlepool Youth Choir has been running for over 35 years and has an excellent reputation in the town. In particular, the choir is hoping to recruit children who took part ...
Tripping the light fantastic.
Nov 03, 2006 ... TALENTED dancers have triumphed at a prestigious competition. The first ever Hartlepool Dance Fest took place at the Avondale Centre. It featured more than 200 dancers from all over the North-East. Around 50 youngsters, aged between five and 16, from ...
Martyn jumps to help art centre.
Nov 03, 2006 ... A DAREDEVIL travel boss has given a huge financial boost to an art studio. Martyn Hall, manager of Regent Travel, in York Road, Hartlepool, completed his first ever parachute jump in September. Through sponsorship he raised [pounds sterling]550, which he donated to ...
Navy chef in battle for title.
Nov 03, 2006 ... A ROYAL Navy chef is cooking up a storm as he battles it out in a top military competition. Hartlepool sailor, chef David Hambly, pictured, is a member of the Royal Navy culinary arts team, competing against the Army and the RAF in the Combined Services Salon Culinaire this ...
107 not out for oldest resident.
Nov 03, 2006 ... HARTLEPOOL'S oldest resident has celebrated her 107th birthday. Gladys Hodgson, who lives in the town's Highnam Hall Residential Home, marked the occasion with friends, relatives and carers. She was surrounded by well-wishers, cards, gifts and birthday cake. ...
Pupils get careers pointers.
Nov 03, 2006 ... HUNDREDS of school pupils were given handy hints on the potential career paths they could follow. The second annual careers fair has been held at St Hild's School, in Hartlepool. More than 20 organisations, including the fire brigade, armed forces, Huntsman Tioxide ...
A look behind a town's cameras.
Nov 03, 2006 ... Roy Emerson, Australian tennis player, 70. Adam Ant, singer, songwriter and actor, 52. Viscount Linley, son of Princess Margaret, 45, pictured. Dwight Yorke, former footballer, 35. 1953 The first edition of Playboy magazine was launched, it ...
Virus treatment deal is signed.
Nov 03, 2006 ... A BIO-SCIENCE firm has signed a multi-million pound deal with an American company to develop a treatment for a potentially deadly virus. Avecia, which employs around 500 people at its site in Billingham, will work with Californian-based Illumigen to develop a treatment for ...
Speeding 'because girlfriend collapsed'.
Nov 03, 2006 ... A MAN drove more than twice the speed limit because his pregnant girlfriend had collapsed, a court heard. Gary William Taylor drove at 67mph in a 30mph zone in Easington Road, Hartlepool, a court heard. Taylor was unable to attend court as he is a member of the Royal ...
Injured man wins [pounds sterling]104,000 payout.
Nov 03, 2006 ... A GRANDFATHER who was left with a permanent injury after an accident at work has been awarded more than [pounds sterling]100,000 in compensation. Hartlepool man John Cooper, 62, took Tesco to court after they refused to pay out. He said his legal triumph was a ...
Expanded Metal sold to US buyer.(Company overview)
Nov 03, 2006 ... ONE of Hartlepool's oldest companies has been bought out by an American market leader. The Expanded Metal Company has been acquired by metal manufacturers Gibraltar Industries from owner Clifton House Acquisition. Expanded Metal's current management team and 160 staff ...
You're nicked!
Nov 03, 2006 ... IT was a fair cop when a fundraising police officer landed himself behind bars. In fact, caring policeman Brian McCarthy, 39, proved himself a real winner by spending nine hours locked in a cell at Billingham to raise money for charity - along with pal Alistair Lim, 29. ...
Coulson blasts old male guard of boxing.
Nov 03, 2006 ... HARTLEPOOL sensation Amanda Coulson has slammed the Amateur Boxing Association for holding her back. Coulson, fresh from another easy win, this time over German champion Dana Herrmann at the Mayfair Centre last night, pulled no punches after the contest. Clearly ...
POOLS STUNG BY BEES.
Nov 04, 2006 ... HARTLEPOOL United spent most of the afternoon buzzing around the Barnet penalty box, but it was the Bees who provided the sting in the tail with a late winner at Victoria Park. As has so often been the case this season, Pools dominated the play and passed up on several ...
Crying foul over players' language.
Nov 04, 2006 ... FOUL-MOUTHED footballers are being told to cut out abusive and offensive language. Football officials are clamping down on players who continually swear during matches in Hartlepool. It follows complaints from residents who live near Dodds Field, in Seaton Carew, ...
Pools wear poppies with Pride.
Nov 04, 2006 ... A FOOTBALL club is playing a sporting part in the Remembrance Sunday commemorations. For one game only, Hartlepool United players will sport a new kit emblazoned with the poppy emblem. The shirt will be worn in remembrance of those who lost their lives in all ...
Mayor meets German boxing guests.
Nov 04, 2006 ... SPORTING guests received a civic reception when they arrived in town. Hartlepool Mayor Stuart Drummond met 12 German boxers before they took on a team of mainly town fighters at Seaton Carew's Mayfair Centre. Mayor Drummond, speaking after the party's visit to the Civic Centre, ...
Brochure bid to attract investment.
Nov 04, 2006 ... A MAJOR marketing initiative has been launched in a bid to attract new investment and jobs to town. A 27-page glossy brochure extolling the virtues of Hartlepool has been published by Hartlepool Borough Council. One thousand copies of the Hartlepool in the Tees Valley ...
In fine voice for Royal Albert Hall.
Nov 04, 2006 ... A CHOIR is gearing up to perform at one of the most famous venues in the world. Hartlepool Male Voice Choir will sing in aid of charity at the Royal Albert Hall, in London, tonight. The occasion will help to raise money for Cancer Research UK and choir members will ...
Drop-in service for users.
Nov 04, 2006 ... A FORUM which helps people trapped in drug dependency is now offering a weekly drop-in facility. The Hartlepool User Forum (HUF) - which was formed a year ago - offers service users a place to air their views on the treatment they are receiving. The forum is now ...
Reward for return of Moo-Cow.
Nov 04, 2006 ... A FED-UP mum is offering a reward for anyone who can return her baby's favourite toy. Armand Ridgway, aged nine months, first appeared in the Mail after losing his Moo-Cow out on a shopping trip with his mum. Mum Jennifer Ridgway, 23, appealed to our readers to help ...
Red alert.
Nov 04, 2006 ... EMERGENCY services are on red alert as they prepare for one of the busiest weekends of the year. Firemen in the Hartlepool area are steeling themselves for a huge increase in their workload during the bonfire weekend. Extra resources will be also deployed by the ...
Just so lucky we survived.
Nov 04, 2006 ... A SAILING couple today told how they were lucky to be alive after being dramatically rescued off Spain. Darren and Vicky Hewitt, from Hartlepool, were stranded for around 18 hours and were forced to endure 60ft waves crashing over their yacht. They hailed those who ...
Gym'll fix it for Jimmy.
Nov 04, 2006 ... A 72-YEAR-OLD is fighting fit after overcoming a quadruple heart bypass and joining a gym. Jimmy Birse, from Billingham, is lucky to be alive after undergoing a heart operation when doctors told him two of his arteries were blocked and two others were partially blocked. ...
Pupils present a good case!
Nov 06, 2006 ... BUDDING television presenters are quickly making a name for themselves after grilling their local MP. Pupils at Grange Primary School in Hartlepool invited the town's MP Iain Wright into their TV studio. During the past month, the media-savvy pupils have been learning ...
Seeking memories of strike.
Nov 06, 2006 ... A STUDENT is looking for memories of a miners' strike to help him with his studies. Student Graeme Rooney wants to hear from Easington people who were involved in the 1984-85 miners' strike. The 21-year-old, who is studying history at the University of Lincoln, wants ...
Addict stole rolls of copper wire.
Nov 06, 2006 ... A MAN who had a [pounds sterling]100-a-day heroin habit breached his suspended sentence when he stole copper wire. Hartlepool man John Tyers Halse went into the Corus site, in Brenda Road, and was spotted on CCTV putting rolls of copper wiring into his bag. Halse had ...
In good health.
Nov 06, 2006 ... HUNDREDS of pupils had reason to celebrate after their schools became the first to secure a new award. Eleven Hartlepool schools shared the honour of jointly being the first in town to achieve the new National Healthy Schools status. They did it by meeting health targets and ...
Hunt is on for the real tough guys.
Nov 06, 2006 ... BRAVE men are being urged to volunteer for a hair-raising experience. The Tranquillity Hair and Beauty Salon, which recently opened in Miers Avenue, Hartlepool, is challenging hairy men to get their bodies waxed in aid of Children In Need. Five volunteers - Craig ...