This week’s pictures were taken in 2004 and 2009 with topics under discussion including smoking, roadworks and the Hartlepool Mail itself.
For our previous retro collection of people having their say, click here.
Brenda Lee’s ’Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree’ topped the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time since its release in 1958
Emmerdale has confirmed its scheduling details for the Christmas and New Year period.
Coronation Street and Emmerdale will have less screen time on Christmas Day this year.
The Lincoln Christmas Market has been closed down this year because of fears that too many people would turn up.
On the first Monday of December, it is pouring with rain in Walsall. The council cannot be blamed for this; the drab grey winter sky is not their fault. The Christmas tree occupying pride of place in the West Midlands town centre very much is.
EastEnders has confirmed the first two characters who will survive the Christmas whodunit storyline.
So many instances of what I can only describe as "devious thievery."
The Great British Sewing Bee Christmas release date and celebrity line-up have been revealed, judged by Patrick Grant and Esme Young and presented by Kiell Smith-Bynoe
BBC has confirmed when Doctor Who's Christmas episode will air, announcing its time slot for BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Christmas Day
Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year with this ready-made Christmas quiz, with questions on popular entertainment as well as a fun kids round.
Here's a selection of tunes to make the festive season a little easier on your eardrums.
Ukrainian soldiers have set up a Christmas tree on the road to Bakhmut and nicknamed it “the country’s main Christmas tree”, according to a photo shared by Ukrainian medic Roman Docent on Facebook on Dec. 2.
It's truly a can't-miss seasonal favorite item.
Two of Queen Victoria’s Christmas tree decorations are set to sell for up to £1,500 at auction.
You really need to check these out.
From as little as £25 to as much as £1,000, the retail giant's selection of hampers this year is one to remember.
"Being an iPad baby must be soo exciting; imagine going from nine dull months in the womb to playing Candy Crush."
You can't go wrong with a delicious box of Ferrero Rochers this Christmas.
Hollyoaks has confirmed its scheduling details for the Christmas and New Year period.
People in Scotland are set to cut back on spending this Christmas as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.
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