1. WHO took his nickname from wearing a black and yellow striped jersey that colleagues in his band the Phoenix Jazzmen said looked like a bee.

Jun 28 2009 by Ian Robson, Sunday Sun

2 . WHICH 1998 movie, starring Cate Blanchett, was filmed in location at several North castles?

3 . WHO was Neville’s formidable wife in the TV series Auf Wierdersehen, Pet?

4 . WHAT is Durham University’s postgraduate-only college?

5 . WHAT surname has been shared by two Bishops of Durham in the 20th century?

6 . WHO wrote the original Thomas The Tank Engine stories?

7 . IN what Abba song does the singer say: “I can’t take a chance on a chick like you”?

8 . WHAT is the capital of Queensland, Australia?

9 . FROM what TV programme does the following phrase come from: “Smoke me a kipper, I’ll be back for breakfast”?

10 . IN Roman mythology, who is the king of the gods?

11 . WHAT is the three-lettered code for Luton Airport?

12 . FOR what North football club did Tim Williamson make 602 appearances?

13 . IN golf, what is the term for a hole played one stroke under par?

14 . IN rugby, what number shirt does the fly half usually wear?

15 . FOR what newspaper did Jackie Milburn write after retiring as a footballer?

16 . WHO is the captain of Durham County Cricket Club?

17 . IN local dialect, what is a gadgie?

18 . IN what island group do Big and Little Harcar belong to?

19 . WHAT is the Latin name for Durham?

20 . WHAT colour jacket does Peter Rabbit wear?

21 . WHO was the cartoonist famous for creating the Bash Street Kids?

22 . WHAT is the symbol of the star sign Cancer?

23 . IN Roman numerals what does the letter M represent?

24 . WHO holds the record for the most leading roles in Hollywood films at 142?

25 . IN a film crew, what is a best boy?

26 . ACCORDING to the AA, what is the distance, in miles, between Newcastle and London?

27 . AMERICANS use a ZIP code in postal addresses. What does ZIP mean?

28 . WHAT is the nickname of professional darts player John Walton?

29 . IN cricket, who were the first winners of the Ashes?

30 . WHAT colour is the outermost ring of an archery target?

31 . WHAT colour stripes will Newcastle United players wear as their second strip next season?

32 . WHICH Gateshead-born actress is set to strip in the stage version of the Calendar Girls?

33 . WHICH North East MP lost his bid to become the new speaker of the House of Commons?

34 . WHAT number shirt did Michael Owen play in for Newcastle United?

35 . WHAT garment has French president Nicolas Sarkosy called to be banned?

36 . WHO is the TV chef campaigning for a relaxation of smoking laws to help restaurants and pubs?

37 . WHAT is the name of the Coronation Street character played by Michael Le Vell since 1983?

38 . WHICH member of the Royal family cost the taxpayer an extra £500,000 last year?

39. WHICH part of the Army has signed a recording deal worth a million pounds?

40 . HOW many British players went out in the first round of this year’s Wimbledon?