MONTHLY car boot sales are returning Hartlepool starting Saturday, April 26 to give people the chance to sell unwanted items.

Summerhill, the 100-acre country park off Catcote Road, will play host to the regular car boot sales which will be held from 10am to 1pm.

Organised by Hartlepool Council, they will be held on the last Saturday of each month throughout the summer months.

There is a capacity for 20 cars with a charge of £8 per vehicle. Admission to the public is 20p.

For bookings, contact the Summerhill reception on 01429-284584. Early booking is advisable as pitches will be allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

HISTORY TALK: Normanby Local History Group hold meetings on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Methodist Church on Cleveland Street in Normanby. Their next meeting, on Wednesday, April 23 at 1.30pm, will feature a talk from Vic Woods on the history of local place names.

CHIC VINTIQUE: Lovers of all things retro should head to the Chic Vintique Fair as it returns to Stockton’s Parish Gardens with a marquee of treasures. Modern and vintage fashions, retro home wares, jewellery, antiques, hand-crafted goodies, quality gifts and sweet and savoury treats will all be on offer this Saturday (April 12), from 10am to 4pm. To see the full programme of this year’s markets visit www.rediscoverstockton.com

SPECIAL DELIVERY: Children’s favourite Postman Pat will be at Middlesbrough’s Captain Cook Square Shopping Centre with pal Jess the Cat on Tuesday, April 15 to greet young fans. Postman Pat and his black and white cat will make an appearance at the centre every hour, on the hour from 11am to 3pm during the free event.