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First World War Centenary

100 years after the start of World War 1, ITV Tyne Tees takes a look at how the Great War affected the North East and North Yorkshire.

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Hartlepool marks bombardment centenary

Today marks the centenary of the bombardment of Hartlepool, Scarborough and Whitby.

One hundred years ago today five German battle cruisers struck the North East coast. Many civilians were killed and injured.

People in Hartlepool are marking the centenary this morning.

Hartlepool Credit: ITV

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