HATE CRIME: There is an opportunity for people in Hartlepool to find out more about the help which is available to prevent and tackle hate crime at a special event aimed at the whole community. The free event – called DISH (Diversity Information of Services in Hartlepool) – is on Saturday, November 17 from 11am to 3pm in the St Joseph’s Parish Centre, between the St Paul’s and St Joseph’s churches, off Hutton Avenue. For further information call 01429-262641 or e-mail p.gowland@hvda.co.uk