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Determined dad beats cancer for eighth time

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:30:00 GMT

MIRACLE man Tony Ferguson has told how he is fighting his way back to fitness after beating cancer for an astonishing EIGHTH time.

Disgraced carer is son of scandal hit council boss

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:29:00 GMT

A SHAMED care worker jailed for theft is the son of a former council boss who quit over a children’s home abuse scandal, the Sunday Sun can reveal.

Frankland prison at breaking point

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:28:00 GMT

NONE can escape – but tales of horrific violence, vendettas, and ‘planned hits’ seep from the walls of HMP Frankland with alarming regularity.

Ian Robinson joy at Cheltenham Gold Cup win

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:28:00 GMT

A NORTH businessman has told how he celebrated into the night after his horse romped to victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Colleagues and friends' tribute to Ashok Kumar

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:26:00 GMT

ASHOK Kumar, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland was discovered dead at his constituency home last week.

Couple rescue pig that thinks it’s a dog

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:24:00 GMT

THIS is Kevin Bacon, the pig who thinks he’s a dog. Kevin, a three-week-old large white piglet, is the real-life version of Babe, the sheep-pig.

Mum of child rape victim angry at child protection bosses

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:23:00 GMT

THE ANGRY mum of a five-year-old girl repeatedly raped by a convicted paedophile has spoken of the ordeal.

Disabled skier Sean Rose going for gold at Paralympics

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:21:00 GMT

A CHAMPION sportsman who returned to the slopes after breaking his back in a skiing accident is now battling for success in the Paralympics.

Caroline Cartwright arrested for noisy sex

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:20:00 GMT

NOISY sex queen Caroline Cartwright has been arrested again after neighbours said she was continuing to drive them bonkers.

Newcastle mum sends ice-lollies to troops in Afghanistan

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:16:00 GMT

A MOTHER has got it licked when it comes to helping our boys in Afghanistan.

Great North Air Ambulance new chopper to be launched

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:15:00 GMT

Thanks to your enormous generosity, a new life-saving helicopter for the region will be launched this week.

Family donate £10,000 to hospital where daughter died

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A COUPLE who lost their daughter to a debilitating brain condition have returned to the hospital where she died to give £10,000 to the doctors who helped her in her final months.

Hancock museum granted civil partnership licence

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

FOR happy couples everywhere their big day is a chance to declare their love in front of family and old friends.

Tributes paid to tragic skier Paul Rea

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

TRIBUTES have been paid to a young North man found frozen to death during a skiing holiday.

Little Lou take no prisoners training with All Action Wrestling

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

YOU’VE heard of Big Daddy, now meet Little Lou. But don’t let the 12-year-old’s size lull you into a false sense of security.

Marco Pierre White event called off

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

THEY think it’s all over, it is for now. North foodies and football fans planning to spend an evening with one of the country’s most renowned celebrity chefs and a group of Premiership footballers have been left with a cancelled fixture.

Neil Marshall releases new film Centurion next month

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

GEORDIE director Neil Marshall’s latest film will be released next month with lots of blood and guts.

Dave Courtney and Howard Marks speak at Hyena Cafe

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

TALES from the criminal underworld will be recounted by two notorious villains visiting the North.

Jimmy 'Five Bellies' in Sport Relief rugby challenge

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

AS GAZZA’S best pal and former boozing buddy, he was usually only ever associated with one type of six-pack.

Hundreds of jobs at risk over contract doubts

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:30:00 GMT

HUNDREDS of jobs are in jeopardy after reports that BAE Systems has lost a £1bn bid to create the next generation of Army vehicles, the Sunday Sun can reveal.