内容摘要：Mr Carruthers told jurors none of that was true.

Mr Carruthers told jurors none of that was true.

Two men have admitted to violent disorder during disturbances in Hartlepool on Wednesday.Riot police were involved in a clash with a group of more than 100 people, which is thought to have flared over the stabbings of children in Southport.

Steven Mailen, 54, of Elliott Street, Hartlepool, admitted the offence at Teesside Magistrates' Court, where he was described as the "main instigator" of the violence.His partner Ryan Sheers, 28, of Powlett Road, also admitted violent disorder.Paul Doney, prosecuting, said Mailen was "constantly in the face of officers" and was shouting until he was struck on the leg by a police baton.

Sheers had attempted to push through the police cordon, shouting and refusing to move away.He was then bitten on the buttock by a police dog, the court heard.

The defendants, who have no previous convictions, were granted bail by district judge Helen Cousins to appear before Teesside Crown Court for sentencing on 2 September.

Sheers, formerly a McDonalds worker, wept and thanked the judge when he was told he would be bailed.The award celebrates the individual who has shown outstanding courage, defiance, and duty in the face of perceived danger, fear or difficulty.

Ms Conroy's group supports other parents through baby loss.The community category was awarded to ChemoHero, which was established by Lisa and Rob Wallis. The award celebrates a group of people who have helped to genuinely change the lives of others within their community.

Mr and Mrs Wallis give boxes of kindness to people beginning cancer treatment in North Devon and beyond.Arthur Harman, driver, walk leader and cook for Westbank Community Health and Care won in the volunteer category.