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County Durham war hero tells of inferno rescue

SAILOR Peter McCaffery risked his life to save a motorist from a horrific fireball death . . . before he had even made it home from a tour of duty in a warzone.Read

Hull Ionians 22 Westoe 34

TWO tries from Westoe centre James Walker helped them to a rampant 34-22 victory away to Hull Ionians.Read

Frankland Prison staff traumatised by Mitchell Harrison murder

FOUR prison officers have not returned to work following the brutal killing of a paedophile at the North’s most notorious jail.Read

Ex-wife of record boss Shamsi Ahmed tells of his tragic life

THE ex-wife of Shamsi Ahmed today lifts the lid on the music mogul’s battle with mental health problems.Read

Murder probe at Durham jail as prisoner dies

A MURDER probe is under way following the death of an inmate at one of the North’s most secure jails.Read

Dancer Emily takes crown despite needing crutches

CRUTCHES didn’t stop this twinkle-toed teen from pirouetting her way to the top of a regional competition.Read

BrewDog pub's strong brewers head to Newcastle

BARMY brewers behind the world’s strongest ale are to bring their particularly potent brand of festive cheer to the North East.Read

Terminally ill Sarah Hawkins has dream wedding

FOUR weeks ago, cystic fibrosis sufferer Sarah Hawkins was coming to terms with the news she has just two years to live, certain she’d never marry her soulmate.Read

Heart transplant girl Lerisha Berry calls for donors

LERISHA BERRY has made a desperate plea for folk to carry donor cards as she waits for a heart transplant that would save her life.Read

Message on homelessness from Newcastle University

HOMELESSNESS could be halved if the cycle of poverty is broken in the region, new figures have revealed.Read

Seaton Delaval rape victim Danielle Edwards fights back

RAPED by a stranger, Seaton Delaval woman Danielle Edwards has turned counsellor and fundraiser in the hope of helping others affected by the crime.Read

"Keep Calm and Carry On" bid for Alnwick's Barter Books

A LEGAL “carry on” has been launched by a bookshop owner over who has the rights to sell souvenirs of an iconic Government slogan.Read

Gateshead strongman struck by sickness on eve of championship

MAN mountain Michael Donaldson was on track to be crowned Britain’s strongest man – before being struck down by a stomach bug.Read

Duns 41 North Berwick 18

DUNS bounced back from their derby defeat at Berwick as they outclassed North Berwick at the Hardens.Read

Grieving pal sets up Newcastle suicide support group

DEVASTATED by the death of a close friend, Gary Kelly was desperate to find a support group where he could share his grief.Read

Jean Brown

Sunderland magistrate under investigation

A VETERAN magistrate is being investigated after allegedly discussing a court case on Facebook, the Sunday Sun can reveal.Read

Hospital care must improve

A MATERNITY ward at the centre of a police investigation over a “number“ of baby deaths could be forced to close if it does not make “rapid“ improvements.Read

Newcastle mum on the man who killed her boy

TORMENTED by her son’s death, mum Christine Ross today breaks her eight-year silence to reveal her pain.Read

DIY detective wins apology from North council

DETERMINED dad Mike Thompson turned DIY detective to discover blundering council chiefs had flogged a family heirloom against his dying aunt’s last wishes.Read

North nurse rescues teenager from burning car

A HERO off-duty nurse has told how she saved the life of a teenager trapped in a burning car following a horror smash.Read

Michael Luvaglio launches bid to clear name

GUNMAN Michael Luvaglio today launches an online bid to clear his name nearly 45 years after he was convicted of the “one-armed bandit” murder.Read

Nile Ranger

Nile Ranger arrested after alleged attack

TROUBLED Toon star Nile Ranger has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a reveller who was left unconscious outside a popular nightspot.Read

Dec leads mourners at dad’s funeral

HIS eyes cast downwards, Geordie star Declan Donnelly’s face is a picture of grim determination as he leads mourners at his father’s funeral.Read

Ex-Wham record label boss fell to death in Newcastle

TORMENTED former music tycoon Shamsi Ahmed threw himself to his death from a tower block.Read

The Beatles North East tour photos fetch almost £1,000

BEATLE fanatics snapped up forgotten photos of the Fab Four’s North tour for nearly £1,000.Read

Washington RAF hero is Sunday Sun’s most loyal reader

IS this the Sunday Sun’s most loyal reader? Bill Smith, 93, has been reading the Champion of the North since he was a young lad.Read

Parents vow to help children's charity Heel & Toe

PARENTS have pledged to help a North charity group threatened with closure following a funding blow.Read

Video game made in North set to speed up charts

A MULTI-MILLION pound video game set to take the world by storm has been developed by a North firm.Read

Stanley model in charity boxing match

NORTH stunner Monica Harris has proved she’s a true knock-out as organiser of The Model’s Fight Night.Read

OAP fell to her death from Byker Wall

AN INVESTIGATION is underway after a pensioner plunged to her death from a balcony.Read

Calamity cameraman Clayton Bennett back in business

HERE’S a sequel brides and grooms definitely don’t want on their big day, the return of calamity cameraman Clayton Bennett.Read

Flooding on the Coast Road, Tynemouth

Woman in Northumberland cliff fall horror as weather causes chaos

A WOMAN plunged to her death from a 30ft cliff as the region was battered with flash floods and lightning.Read

The Potter's Wheel, Sunniside, Gateshead

The Potter's Wheel, Sunniside, Gateshead

EVERY North county has its own unique character, and in my years doing this column I've zig-zagged across every one.Read

Thieves beat security system at Wideopen caravan compound

THIEVES have beaten a sophisticated security system to steal from a caravan compound.Read

Mike Ashley loses £200m on stock market in seven days

TOON tycoon Mike Ashley has lost £200m on the stock market in just SEVEN days, it has emerged.Read

Pals smash pool world record at Consett pub

AS the final ball was potted, cheers rang out as two pals smashed the world record for playing pool - after a mammoth 72 hours.Read

Byker family's pet goldfish reaches grand old age of 21

IS this the oldest goldfish in the country? The golden oldie's owner reckons it has to be the oldest in the North.Read

Funding blow for North East Heel & Toe charity

CHILDREN with an incurable brain disorder could lose their charity lifeline after a main funding bid was rejected.Read

Police officer snapped parking in disabled spot in Heaton

CAUGHT parking in a disabled bay while he popped out to get some cash and a sandwich – this was not a cop on his best behaviour.Read

Gateshead Carers get Big Lottery Fund grant

UNSUNG heroes were given the surprise of a lifetime when a former Corrie star turned up on their doorstep with a cheque for more than £262,000.Read

Venue mix-up ruins North Tyneside girl's 16th birthday bash

A TEEN'S sweet 16th was in danger of turning sour after last-minute mix-up with the venue.Read

Gateshead historian turns to war-time rationing

A LOCAL historian and grow-your-own enthusiast is turning back the clock to try war-time rationing.Read

Heartache over missing name on birth certificate

BRAVE teen mum Toni Jordan is being forced to cough up the cash to officially acknowledge her baby’s tragic dad, the Sunday Sun can reveal.Read

12 million fake cigarettes found in Customs raid

MORE than 12 million fake fags have been discovered after a task force smashed a smuggling network.Read

Author Nicholas Evans has kidney transplant after poisoning

A FORMER North journalist who almost died after eating deadly mushrooms is on the mend after a kidney transplant.Read

Metro Radio shock jock Tony Horne turns author

MOTORMOUTH radio DJ Tony Horne has been silenced after a “life changing” experience.Read

Geordie Shore’s Vicky takes on an Apprentice

IT’S a telly turn on - reality TV stars Vicky Pattinson and Ben Clarke have fallen for one another.Read

North East MS sufferer turns tragedy into writing career

FORMER pub landlord Marcus Smith is turning a curse into a new career.Read

Northern Pride revellers enjoy day despite rain

RAINBOW flags were flying high despite the downpour at Northern Pride yesterday.Read

Council to relocate Newbiggin Hall ‘haunted’ house family

A FAMILY who fear their house is haunted can move to a new home, council bosses have agreed.Read