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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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Meat Loaf performing at Newbury Racecourse in 2013.

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

Whigfield on stage at Bents Park, in South Shields, on Sunday afternoon.

14 concert photos as South Shields celebrates Saturday Night on Sunday afternoon

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

Nine pictures from the 2022 Durham Miners' Gala

Some of the locations, top, where most crime is reported across South Shields, according to latest figures.

The streets where most South Tyneside crime is reportedly taking place

South Tyneside Magistrates' Court, in South Shields.

Burglary, driving while banned and other recent South Shields court cases

Some of the locations across South Tyneside, top, where most crime was reported to Northumbria Police, bottom, according to latest figures.

The South Tyneside streets where most crime is reported to be taking place

A South Shields thief has been jailed after he admitted stealing alcohol and groceries from this M&S store.

South Shields thief jailed after he is caught stealing booze and groceries

March 7, 2021, marks a year since Newcastle United fans were last allowed to watch their team in action.

Saluting Newcastle United fans a year on from Covid ban

The trapped dog is rescued in South Shields.

Emergency services rescue dog trapped on South Shields cliff

Just some of the latest South Shields and South Tyneside criminals to have been locked up by the courts.

Rogues' gallery of the latest South Tyneside criminals to be locked up

The following cases were dealt with in South Shields at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

£489 bill for dropping a cigarette and other recent South Shields court cases

Retired soldier David Cook outside Army Reserve Centre, in South Shields, has fought a near two-year battle to clear his name after he was briefly banned from the premises over disputed allegations that he criticised former colleagues.

Gulf War veteran's battle to clear his name after Army ban

Colmans director Richard Ord has called the new road map out of lockdown "light at the end of the tunnel".

'We are ready for the off' - says fish and chip restaurant boss

Ray Spencer, the executive director of The Customs House, is excited as the prospect of welcoming customers back to the South Shields venue from May.

'The show will go on' says excited theatre boss after lockdown road map revealed

Grant Hunter has been jailed by magistrates for two South Shields offences.

Thief jailed after committing further offences while serving suspended sentence

The following South Tyneside cases were dealt with at South Northumbria Magistrates' Court, which sits at South Shields, above, and Sunderland.

Criminal damage, stealing bottles of Jack Daniels and other recent court cases

Mark Darren Seff has been jailed by magistrates after flouting a restraining order on consecutive days.

Man jailed just 24 hours after breaking court order by texting woman
A man has been jailed just 24 hours after flouting a court order by illegally texting a woman.
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Christopher James Morrison has been jailed by magistrates after breaching a restraining order for the third time in just over a month.

Man jailed after flouting restraining order for the third time

The following South Tyneside cases were heard in South Shields at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Assaulting police, drink driving and other recent South Shields court cases

Daniel Taylor has been jailed by magistrates in South Shields.

Man jailed for 'wilful and persistent failure' to obey court order

Lee Hepplewhite has been jailed by magistrates after spitting at a police officer during the ongoing pandemic.

Yob jailed after spitting on police officer during coronavirus pandemic

Knifeman Karl Molyneaux has lost his appeal against the 13-and-a-half-year jail term he received for attempting to murder his partner.

Knifeman loses court appeal after 'savage and sustained attack' on partner

The following cases were dealt with in South Shields at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Spitting on emergency workers, assaulting police and other recent court cases

A mystery Tyne and Wear EuroMillions player is celebrating a six-figure windfall.

Mystery North-East man pockets six-figure windfall in EuroMillions draw

South Shields knifeman Karl Molyneaux has launched a legal appeal against his court sentence for attempting to murder his then partner.

'Cold and sinister' knifeman who left partner for dead launches court appeal

Lawyers for South Shields drugs courier Darren Gates, left, claimed his conviction was "illogical and inconsistent".

Conviction of man who claimed he won £42,000 in fight bets was not 'illogical'

Residents in this street are celebrating a four-figure lottery windfall each.

The latest street in the South Shields area to celebrate a lottery win

The cases were heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Theft, cultivating cannabis and other recent South Shields court cases
The following cases from the South Shields area were dealt with recently at South Northumbria Magistrates’ Court, which sits at both South Shields and Sunderland:
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Fears are growing that the North East's vaccine supplies are to be slashed next week.

Fears grow that North-East coronavirus vaccine supplies are about to be slashed

Darren Gates, 42, formerly of Grays Walk, South Shields, has lost his appeal to clear his name after he was convicted of conspiracy to class A drugs.

South Shields drugs courier loses legal bid to clear his name

Ginger the cat is reunited in South Shields with relieved owner Daniel.

Cat reunited with South Shields owner after hitching 10-mile lift in works van

South Shields singer Joe McElderry, left, has admitted to having a slight childhood obsession with Tyne Tees broadcaster Pam Royle, right, who has announced she is stepping down.

Singer Joe McElderry reveals mild 'childhood obsession' with departing TV legend

An x-ray showing the screwdriver attack by Michael McMann on a boa constrictor.

South Shields man jailed after 'horrendous' screwdriver attack on snake

Former Jarrow Labour MP Stephen Hepburn is still suspended more than a year after the party began re-examining an historic sexual harassment complaint.

Ex-MP Stephen Hepburn remains suspended by Labour amid sexual harassment claims

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust medical director Shaz Wahid has urged people not to visit hospitals or other health sites to Clap for Heroes.

Why public should NOT go to hospitals to Clap for Heroes

These cases from the South Shields area were heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Stealing £346 of food from Aldi and other recent South Shields court cases

Gates, 42, formerly of Grays Walk, South Shields, was jailed for six-and-a-half years after he was found guilty of conspiracy to supply class A drugs.

South Shields man jailed after marathon drugs trial launches freedom bid

A North-East man has become a millionaire overnight after a National Lottery win.

North East man becomes millionaire overnight after National Lottery win

Anthony Amess has been jailed by magistrates after admitting three South Shields motoring offences.

South Shields motorist is jailed after failing to stop following collision

The following cases from the South Shields area were heard recently at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court, above, and Sunderland Magistrates' Court.

Unwanted telephone calls, assault and other recent South Shields court cases

The McDonald's restaurant grounds where a South Shields man admitted drink driving.

South Shields motorist caught drink driving at McDonald's

Rob Lawson and Ellen Thinnesen are to both receive OBEs for their outstanding contribution to education in the Sunderland, Hartlepool and Northumberland areas.

Chief executive and chair of governors at North East college group receives OBEs

It was confirmed on Monday, December 28, that European Union ambassadors have approved the post-Brexit trade deal brokered just before Christmas.

EU ambassadors give green light to post-Brexit trade deal

The following cases from the South Shields area were heard recently at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Assault, drug driving and other recent South Shields court cases

Altaf Hussain, left, has been jailed after causing traffic chaos in the Tyne Tunnel on Great North Run day 2019.

Lorry driver jailed for causing Tyne Tunnel closure chaos on Great North Run day

Four residents in this South Shields are celebrating a four-figure lottery windfall each.

Christmas comes early in this South Shields street after lottery win

Above, York Minister. North Yorkshire Police have issued more than 160 fines to people, mainly from Tier 3 areas, who visited York at the weekend despite ongoing coronavirus restrictions.

'Shocking number of fines' issued to Tier 3 drinkers in York

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