Mark Payne Reporter
  • Hartlepool
  • National World

Mark Payne is a senior news reporter for the Hartlepool Mail and its North East Press sister titles the Sunderland Echo and Shields Gazette. He joined the company in 2008 and specialises in news stories and features primarily for the Hartlepool Mail's online and print editions. Subjects and issues Mark covers on a day to basis include human interest stories, local business news, health, council and political issues, court reporting, and campaigns led and supported by the Mail.

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1208 Articles
almost 2 years ago
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Hartlepool cafe celebrates after being named one of best apprentice employers in country

A small Hartlepool cafe has been ranked as one of the top employers in the country for its commitment to apprentices.

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almost 2 years ago
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Yob verbally abused Hartlepool shopping centre security guards and policewoman

A yob who was verbally aggressive towards three shopping centre security guards and racially abused a policewoman has...

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almost 2 years ago
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Grey lady walks will bring Old Hartlepool's rich history to life with tales of treachery and haun...

Tales of treachery and haunting stories of Hartlepool’s forefathers will be told in a series of spooky summer walks.

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almost 2 years ago
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Burglaries in one Hartlepool area plunge after it wins share of £1m Home Office funding

Burglaries have fallen by more than half in an area of Hartlepool following funding secured by Cleveland’s Police and...

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almost 2 years ago
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Burglaries in one Hartlepool area plunge after its wins share of £1m Home Office funding

Burglaries have fallen by more than half in an area of Hartlepool following funding secured by Cleveland’s Police and...

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almost 2 years ago
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'Dream come true' for Hartlepool golfer Alex Wrigley after qualifying for The Open Chamionship

A golfer from Hartlepool says it will be a dream come true after qualifying to play in the oldest and one of the most...

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almost 2 years ago
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Tall Ships Hartlepool organisers urge town to get involved in sailing spectacle

The countdown to next summer’s Tall Ships Races in Hartlepool has well and truly begun – and organisers are encouragi...

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almost 2 years ago
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Hartlepool fundraiser chosen to carry Queen's Baton through region on route to Birmingham Commonw...

A runner from Hartlepool who has helped raise thousands of pounds for charity has been selected to carry the Queen’s ...

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almost 2 years ago
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Hartlepool scout leader admits possessing more than 1,500 child pornography pictures and videos

A disgraced scout leader from Hartlepool has admitted possessing more than 1,500 indecent images of children in court.

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almost 2 years ago
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Scout Association reassures families after Hartlepool leader's child porn shame

Scout chiefs have spoken out to reassure parents after a disgraced leader from Hartlepool admitted possessing more th...

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almost 2 years ago
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Four town men deny taking part in trouble at Hartlepool United-Bradford City football match

Four town men charged with disorderly behaviour at a Hartlepool United football match are due to stand trial after ap...

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almost 2 years ago
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Hartlepool school's £400,000 outdoor learning space set to benefit the wider community

A Hartlepool school for students with special educational and physical needs has celebrated the completion of a new o...

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