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Double blow for region's policing

CASH-strapped North police forces face a double blow as they prepare for the cost of policing the Olympics and a major cut in officer pay.Read

Terror tests for Olympics at football stadiums

OLYMPIC chiefs have continued their programme of security tests at football grounds with Scotland becoming the latest to follow in Newcastle’s footsteps.Read

Faye Tatah attracts votes in model comp

YUMMY mummy Faye Tatah is proving she has what it takes to break into the modelling world.Read

Pervert is jailed for grooming schoolgirl

A PERVERT who groomed a primary school girl on the internet is today behind bars.Read

Denise Welch's family flutter on Big Brother win

DENISE Welch’s family are in the money... after backing the star to win Celebrity Big Brother.Read

North pal at Muhammad Ali birthday bash

RUSS Routledge has savoured many proud moments in his life - but nothing will top celebrating the 70th birthday of Muhammad Ali with the man himself.Read

Litter droppers forced to pay up on fines

LITTER droppers have had to pay more than a quarter of a million pounds in fines in the last three years, The Sunday Sun can reveal.Read

Father's fears over son's return to Afghanistan

THE father of a murdered military officer has told of his fears after learning his only other son is being sent to Afghanistan.Read

Scrap metal trade is 'tarnished'

HONEST scrap dealers have hit out, saying their good names are being tarnished by a rise in metal thefts across the North.Read

Is your cash point safe to use?

FRAUDSTERS have struck at more than 20 cash points across the North during the last six months, the Sunday Sun can reveal.Read

Super-fan puts together charity album

SUPER-FAN Paul Williams has enlisted the help of music stars for a special tribute album.Read

Football fans turn out in force to back Darlington

BELEAGUERED football fans roared their team on as would-be saviours said they are pressing ahead with plans to rescue Darlington FC.Read

Police issue derby day warning to Sunderland and Middlesbrough fans

HOOLIGANS aiming to cause trouble at today’s powder keg Wear-Tees derby have been given a stern warning they will be firmly dealt with.Read

Parents' pride at tributes for Becky Bell

PARENTS of cancer victim Becky Bell have spoken of their pride at the tributes pouring in from all corners of the world.Read

North Shields eight-year-old designs computer game

MOST eight-year-old boys love playing computer games . . . but little Tyler Mckellow likes making them.Read

Tragic tale of 1920s footballer unfolds in new book

A TRAGIC tale of football and heartbreak is recalled in a new publication.Read

Jill Halfpenny's walk on wild side for telly role

ACTRESS JILL Halfpenny delved into danger for her latest role, acting opposite terrifying wild animals.Read

Drinking to heritage in the Isaac Wilson Wetherspoons

IT would be interesting to see what reaction one of Middlesbrough’s first MPs would have to discovering his name has been immortalised above the door of a local pub.Read