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Facebook killer lured town girl, 15
A 15-YEAR-OLD Hartlepool girl was just seconds away from the clutches of Facebook killer Peter Chapman.

Hotel couple woken by raider
A HORRIFIED granddad staying in a hotel woke up to find a burglar in his room as his wife and grandson slept by his side.

Monster turbine could dominate town skyline
A MASSIVE new wind turbine measuring a staggering 540ft could be on the way for the Hartlepool skyline.

Toxic fumes drama at school
A SCHOOL swimming pool technician was taken to hospital after inhaling toxic fumes.

Quit smoking advice from 'Fagash Lil'
PROUD great grandmother Catherine Deighton is living proof that anyone can quit cigarettes.

EastEnder star Larry's town jobhunt
A SOAP star swapped his life of fame and fortune for a taste of life on benefits in Hartlepool on TV.

Police warn over internet predators
POLICE have warned that the problem of predatory internet perverts is right on our doorsteps.

Talented youngsters are Diversity's choice
TWO talented youngsters have been chosen by Britain's Got Talent winners Diversity as one of the nation's best in a national dance competition.

Burglars are spared prison
TWO burglars who travelled to Hartlepool to raid an industrial business have narrowly avoided going straight to jail.

Town MP declines pay rise
AN MP has renounced his pay rise in the light of difficult financial times.