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Lindisfarne CDs remastered for a new generation

IT became one of Lindisfarne’s most popular albums . . . yet Back and Fourth almost hit a duff note before it was made.Read

Raids across North East snare bogus workers

A BLITZ on bogus workers was staged in a string of co-ordinated raids across the North, the Sunday Sun can reveal.Read

North teacher juggles classroom with catwalk

BRAINS and beauty have proved a formula for success for Sunderland primary school teacher Katie Dodds. Read

Spotlight falls on North bosses' pay packets

‘FAT cats’ at top North firms scooped an average pay rise of 17%, despite the continued economic crisis.Read

Tim Healy backs wife Denise Welch to win BB

FEISTY Denise Welch is still a Celebrity Big Brother winner in her hubby’s book – despite a couple of tipsy antics.Read

North woman marches to London over PIP scandal

A NORTH woman has told of her sleepless nights after discovering she has potentially dangerous silicone implant breasts.Read

MP urges Nick Clegg to 'suspend Dave Stones'

DEPUTY PM Nick Clegg has been urged to act over offensive internet remarks from a North council candidate.Read

Take Me Out beauty on show's sleazy antics

SLEAZY antics on dating show Take Me Out come as no surprise to one North contestant. Read

Lawyer running 58 miles every day for 16 days

SHE is used to pushing her mind to the limit every day as a top corporate lawyer, but now Katherine Hay-Heddle is set to test what her body can do in the ultimate run.Read

North fatties star on TV's The Biggest Loser

HERE’S the proof that Kevin McLernon wants to go back to being the man he used to be. Read

Family tells of Steve Harmison's depression fight

TOP North cricketer Steve Harmison’s family have praised his “bravery” in facing his demons.Read

Autism charity's moving tribute to Gary Speed

A MOVING memorial to Gary Speed has been created at a leading charity to pay tribute to the constant support he gave.Read

Sunderland man plays Tim Roth's movie stand-in

DEAN Robson is actually Hollywood actor Tim Roth . . . and that’s no piece of Pulp Fiction. The musician – a huge fan of the A-List Brit actor – was chuffed to bits when he got an invite to the set of the star’s latest film. Read

Wonderboy artist raises £8,400 for cancer charity

WONDERBOY artist Dylan Ward is making waves in the art world after selling hundreds of his pictures for charity . . . and he’s only 11 years old.Read

Expert says too much technology is an issue

CHILDREN who spend more time with gadgets than their parents risk a future of unemployment, poor health and crime, a North education boss has warned.Read

Pals scoop prize to climb Kilimanjaro for charity

GLEN McCloy asked his mates if they fancied a pint . . . at the top of Kilimanjaro. Not the usual place for a swift half, the firefighters will be climbing to the top of the African mountain at the end of the month. Read

Top North disabled athlete's Paralympics aim

A TOP disabled athlete is one step closer to achieving his dream of rowing for his country in the Paralympics this summer.Read

When the Muhammad Ali thrilled the North East

THE story behind how boxing legend Muhammad Ali came to the region at the height of his fame can today be revealed.Read

MPs want probe into how big business is harming bars

PUB loving politicians are to force the government to hold an independent inquiry into how ‘pubcos’ are harming great British boozers.Read

Seaham Park Cricket Club booze shame

A CRICKET club with a thriving junior section could be banned from selling booze because shocked parents and police say children have ben getting drunk there.Read