Home News UK & World News

Paedophile victim's award condemned

A schoolgirl who was assaulted by a paedophile as a toddler has been awarded £9,000 damages, it was reported. Read

Stab man 'probably knew killers'

A teenager stabbed to death near the site of a proposed Olympics party probably knew his attackers, it has emerged. Read

Oliver attacks UK booze culture

Jamie Oliver has delivered a stinging attack on Britain's booze culture and poor cuisine. Read

China deports Tibet protest pair

China has deported a British woman and a German man who took part in a protest during the Olympic Games. Read

Cuts 'leave black youths to die'

An independent adviser to the Home Office has accused politicians of "leaving black youths to die" by cutting funding to community groups. Read

Heroes' welcome for UK sports stars

British Olympians will be given a heroes' welcome when they return to the UK from Beijing on Monday afternoon. Read

Economic downturn 'bad as 1970s'

The economic downturn is as bad as the 1970s and could "drag on for some considerable time", one of Britain's most senior economists said. Read

Cuts 'leave black youth to die'

An independent adviser to the Home Office has accused politicians of "leaving black youths to die" by cutting funding to community groups. Read

Carnival to end in blaze of colour

Hundreds of thousands are expected to descend on the second and final day of the Notting Hill Carnival. Read

Fury at Hindley picture

Downing Street led condemnation of London's tourism body after a painting of Moors Murderer Myra Hindley was shown in a promotional video being screened in Beijing. Read

Welcome awaits Olympians

British Olympians will be given a heroes' welcome when they return to the UK from Beijing. Read

Medals galore as GB finishes fourth

Britain's best Olympics for a century ended on Sunday with Team GB taking home an impressive collection of medals. Read

welcome awaits Olympians

British Olympians will be given a heroes' welcome when they return to the UK from Beijing. Read

Airport workers begin strike

Workers who operate luggage scanning equipment at Stansted Airport have begun a 24-hour strike because of a deadlocked row over pay, union leaders said. Read

Elderly hungry on wards - charity

Elderly people are still going hungry on hospital wards because not enough is being done to ensure they are properly fed, a charity has said. Read

Government slammed over youth crime

The Government has been accused of being too quick to criminalise youngsters for petty offences that could be dealt with outside the legal system. Read

Police compensation payments review

Police officers seriously injured in the line of duty will receive higher compensation payments under new government plans. Read

250,000 flock to carnival

A quarter of a million people have flocked to the streets of west London for the start of the 44th Notting Hill Carnival. Read

Row over Hindley image in 2012 film

Downing Street has condemned London's tourism body after a painting of Moors Murderer Myra Hindley was shown on a promotional video being screened in Beijing. Read

Appeal for calm after man shot dead

Police have appealed for calm between rival gangs as they named a 24-year-old man who was shot dead. Read

Browse News

Forums

Your Shout

Your Shout!

Post your views and comments and have your say on the North East stories and issues that affect you. Read

Newsletter Sign Up

Wuthering Heights

Latest news and sport by email

Sign up to receive the latest Sunday Sun news and sport direct to your inbox and receive Wuthering Heights as an audiobook download - all free of charge. Read

Get involved

We want your local stories, videos & pics.

Video & Pictures

Videos & Pics

Life in the North

View North East news, features and events through our videos and photo galleries. Read

Contact & Subscribe

Contact Us

View a full list of Sunday Sun editorial contact details plus advertising and subscription information. Read