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Remembering a special little boy

The fundraising continues to remember Jacob Jenkins, who died recently.

Meanwhile Ben Picken has also set up a fundraising page which has already raised over £20,000 in one month.

 - https://www.gofundme.com/4d64c9ks

 Image (C) Tom Collins

West Park are First Class!

West Park Primary School are set to be the first 'solar' school in Hartlepool.

Paul Hewitson, project co-ordinator of Hartlepower CIC asked listeners of Radio Hartlepool to vote in the 'M&S Community Energy' competition.

It was a nail-biting time as the local school was up against several across the country to be in with a chance of winning the funding of £40,000.

The pupils and parents used social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter to gain votes.

The school is already classed as a 'green flag eco school' and now winning this will ensure they can take it to the next level.

Mandy Hall (left) Headteacher of West Park Primary School and Paul Hewitson (right) from Hartlepower CIC

Radio Hartlepool helped this community action by producing a 'community break' news story which was played every day leading up to the closing date.

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Keeping warm this winter

It's getting chilly across Hartlepool right now and a local company want you to make sure you're going to be warm this winter.

Go Warm, a Stockton based business are helping elderly and vulnerable people to install new boilers, insulation and heating systems.  Anyone in private or private rented homes with certain benefits could get help.

Over 250,000 people have already been helped out of fuel poverty. The scheme can also help reduce energy bills with an estimated £10 million in life time savings.

The scheme runs until January 2016 so check if you're eligible by phoning Go Warm on (01642) 605130.