TONY FOX reports from a Hartlepool event to commemorate those from the area who went and fought for liberty in Spain

TONY FOX uncovers the story of Herbert ‘Avie’ Riding, one of five International Brigade volunteers from Hartlepool who fought fascism in Spain, as part of an annual commemoration of Teesside’s anti-fascist legacy

An annual commemoration of those from north-east England who fought fascism in Spain is going from strength to strength. TONY FOX previews some of what will be on offer at the event

Teesside's links to Spanish civil war came alive with a school visit by Hutton Hall Basque refugee’s daughters and two new Billingham projects, reports TONY FOX

TONY FOX relates the discoveries about a local volunteer who fought fascism that inspire a fundraising effort for a Teesside tribute

George and Phyllis Short were working-class heroes, facing down all enemies to fight the class struggle — especially the British Union of Fascists. We should remember them better, argues local TONY FOX