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Gavin Ledwith

Hartlepool Mail Editor

Proud editor of the Hartlepool Mail newspaper and www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk website. I have worked more than 20 years for the Mail across two spells.

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The aftermath of an alleged arson attack in Forth Close, Peterlee.

Arrest after boy suffers extensive burns in arson attack

Ridgemount House, Peterlee, where nine people were found sleeping during a fire safety check.

Office block owner prosecuted for safety breaches

Nesbit Road, Peterlee, where police discovered the body of a woman inside a property. Picture by FRANK REID.

Police inquiry after body of woman is discovered at property

Arctic Monkeys lead singer Alex Turner.

Car stolen from Arctic Monkeys concert is discovered in storage yard

Police tape at a house in Spurn Walk, Hartlepool, where a murder inquiry is still ongoing.

Dead man named in murder inquiry

North Yorkshire Police have arrested a Sunderland man in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged badger baiting.

Man arrested as part of badger-baiting inquiry

These brave swimmers certainly seem to be enjoying themselves.

Seven snaps of a wonderful winter sunrise at Seaburn

Meat Loaf performing at Newbury Racecourse in 2013.

Stories of 2022: Why was Meat Loaf a Pools fan?

Northern will not be running any services in Sunderland and Hartlepool on November 26.

How local train services are affected by latest strike

A police cordon outside the Horden property while, inset, firefighters tackle the blaze.

Man blew up home while attempting to make cannabis oil

Cyclists ahead of Sunday's Active Sunderland BIG Bike Ride. All pictures by North News and Pictures.

10 photos from Sunday's Active Sunderland Big Bike Ride

A selection of pictures from the 136th Durham Miners' Gala on Saturday.

Nine pictures from the 2022 Durham Miners' Gala

Police outside derelict Lee House, in Peterlee, on Wednesday morning.

Police issued safety warning just days before derelict building fire

Horden Youth and Community Centre Nursery closed suddenly last week. Picture by FRANk REID

East Durham nursery's sudden closure is 'only tip of the iceberg'

Fans celebrate in Sunderland city centre as the club return to the Championship after four seasons in League One.

13 pictures from down the town as Sunderland fans enjoy promotion

The late Taylor Hawkins, pictured far right in the group picture, performed with his fellow Foo Fighters at Sunderland's Stadium of Light in 2015.

Taylor Hawkins remembered: 10 pictures from Foo Fighters' Sunderland concert

Northern has unveiled details of its Christmas timetable for services operating in the Sunderland and Hartlepool areas.

Warning to Hartlepool and Sunderland rail travellers over festive cancellations
Rail users are warned to check for service updates and potential cancellations before setting off on planned journeys over the upcoming Christmas holidays.
Gavin Ledwith

Durham Police have issued a warning about bogus offenders.

Police warning over 'extremely persistent' bogus traders

Peterlee Police Station. Picture by FRANK REID.

Extra patrols to tackle East Durham bus station yobs

Signalling work in and around Middlesbrough Railway Station will affect Hartlepool and Sunderland services.

Hartlepool and Sunderland rail travellers facing three days of disruption

Could you provide one of these cats and dogs with a loving home? Read on for further details.

Can you provide a loving home for one of these cute cats and dogs?

West Rainton Primary School deputy head Susan Firth with pupils from Years 2-6.

School's award for providing 'best educational opportunities'

The new Pit Stop Garden Bar, at Lambton House Care Home, was formerly used as an accounts office and a furniture store.

See inside a care home's new bar for residents

The new Sunderland pub map

See the new Sunderland pub crawl poster inspired by the London Underground map

Sunderland soldier Captain Robert Nairac, second right, on patrol in Ulster during the 1970s.

'Time is running out' admits man leading search for body of murdered soldier

A selection of images from Nissan's first 35 years on Wearside.

Car giant Nissan's first 35 years in Sunderland ahead of milestone anniversary

Sunderland Echo guest editor Ashley Jones outside the Echo's offices. Picture by FRANK REID

Sunderland Echo appoints guest editor to mark World Autism Week

Duane Burney has been jailed by magistrates.

Sunderland man who was spared jail is locked up after committing copycat offence
A man who was spared prison for causing criminal damage to a woman’s home has been locked up after admitting a copycat offence.
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Some of the locations, above, where most crime is reportedly taking place across the north of Sunderland, according to latest figures.

Latest crime hot spots across the north of Sunderland are revealed

Lee Fairley has been jailed by magistrates.

Man who threatened to burn woman's house and repeatedly rang her is jailed

Just some of the criminals from the Sunderland area who have recently received jail terms.

Nine of the latest Sunderland criminals to be locked up by the courts

Some of the locations, top, where most crime is reported to be taking place across the south of Sunderland.

The 10 places where most crime is reported across the south of Sunderland

Philip Anderson has been jailed again after flouting a court order.

Man who threatened to burn woman's house and repeatedly rang her is jailed

Sunderland Magistrates' Court.

Assault, making off without paying for petrol and other recent court cases

Maxim Brewery managing director Mark Anderson has launched two new beers, Maverick and Medusa, after they previously proved popular on cask.

Sunderland's Maxim Brewery launches two cask beers in bottles for the first time

Yellow, pictured with yard staff member Georgia Shaw, has predicted a Sunderland victory in Sunday's Papa John's Trophy final.

Watch as Sunderland's psychic pony predicts Papa John's Trophy final outcome

John William Richard Birch has been jailed by Sunderland magistrates.

Man who harassed Sunderland woman is jailed after flouting restraining order

The following cases from the Sunderland area were dealt with recently in South Shields at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Drug driving, damaging sofas and other recent Sunderland court cases

Serial thief David Wilson has been jailed by magistrates.

Serial Sunderland booze thief jailed after stealing more than £1,000 of alcohol

Simon Marshall, left, director of education services at Together for Children, has encourage all parents to take up the offer of having their children tested for coronavirus. The Press Association picture, right, was not taken in Sunderland.

'Fantastic' to see more pupils return to Sunderland schools

Staff at New Penshaw Academy dressed up as characters from literature to mark World Book Day and to welcome back pupils returning to lessons on March 8.

Watch staff in hilarious video as their school prepares to fully reopen

Paedophile Brian Daniels, left, died in Durham Prison less than a week after he was locked up for more offences.

Sunderland paedophile died in jail less than a week after latest court sentence

The highs and lows of following Sunderland across the years as March 7, 2021, marks one year since spectators were last able to watch their heroes in action at home.

Saluting Sunderland fans as Covid ban anniversary looms

Fatfield Academy headteacher Tracey Pizl prepares to welcome back all the school's pupils on March 8.

Sunderland school prepares to fully reopen on March 8

Austin Doherty with the shirt given to him by Sunderland after he helped treat midfielder Grant Leadbitter during the club's 2-2 draw at Crewe last weekend.

Why Sunderland Football Club gave the Crewe Alexandra club doctor a signed shirt

Rival Sunderland councillors Michael Dixon and Rebecca Dixon have clashed over housing issues in the city.

Row over £59m Sunderland housing improvements scheme

Colin John Brown has been jailed by magistrates after he admitted carrying out an assault at a Sunderland bail hostel.

Attacker jailed after suddenly assaulting man while he watched television

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