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Forget the Fish

June 8th is World Oceans Day, which provides an opportunity for people to think about their connection to the oceans and how we as individuals can help to protect them. Read

Good time to thank our stroke volunteers

I’M writing on behalf of the Stroke Association to pay tribute to our team of volunteers during this important 25th anniversary of National Volunteers’ Week, June 1 to 7, 2009. Read

Philippa Tomson’s comments were offensive

I’M 25 and from Carlisle and I read your paper every Sunday, primarily for the football section. However, I was really disappointed and quite annoyed about something one of your columnists had written on their page. Read

More to Teesside than just steel

DESPITE the proposed closure of the steelworks, we have much to cheer for in Teesside. Read

Real hope of boomtime

THE proposed closure of the steelworks in Teesside will cause intense pain in the short-term. It may, however, lead to economic rebirth in the longer term. Read

In tune with Ken

I AGREE with Ken Oxley about Susan Boyle and her looks. However, I also think her age and background history have a huge part to play in the public’s reaction. Read

Animals suffering

IN the economic crisis, times are hard for households, but abandoning the family cat, dog or other animal to save money is cruel and selfish. Read

Edmund is England’s patron saint

YOU’RE concentrating on the wrong patron saint with your campaign to get an extra Bank Holiday to mark St George’s Day Read

Sporting support

THANKS once again to the unstinting support of the Sunday Sun, we attracted nearly 4500 people to the recent premiere of our play Alf Ramsey Knew My Grandfather, at the Gala Theatre in Durham. Read

Help is at hand

AT a time when every little helps we want to ensure older people are accessing everything to which they are entitled. Read

Sunday Sun readers urged to back Leukaemia CARE in Bupa Great North Run

THE deadline for entries to the Bupa Great North Run is fast approaching and Leukaemia CARE is celebrating its 40th birthday in September 2009, the time of the event. Read

Measures for dispensing measures would help in booze campaign

THE continuing campaign to cut our nation’s alcohol consumption is to be applauded. Read

Hall's a big miss in Boro

IT is 50 golden years since we all left school. This 12th reunion is for all pupils who attended school in the years between 1949 and 1959. Read

Spectre sceptic

IN response to Ken Oxley’s comments last week about the spectral apparition in a Derby hospital, I’d respectfully ask that Ken need not be so immediately suspicious that it’s all a wind-up. Read

Dogs Trust warns of pet care crisis

IN recent weeks, Dogs Trust — the UK’s largest dog welfare charity — has been very saddened to hear of a number of instances in which people are struggling with the costs of owning a dog, especially when the pet needs veterinary treatment. Read

Report highlights parenting shortfalls

A VERY important report was published this week by the Children’s Society, entitled “A Good Childhood”. Read

Battle against yobs won’t end

THE successful case at the Appeal Court saw Gavin Robinson’s killer, Richard Wyatt, have his prison sentence doubled to three years. Read

UK’s pigs suffer too

WHILE Jamie Oliver is busy denouncing substandard foreign pig farms and urging people to buy British, Animal Aid conducted an investigation into some of the leading pig farms in this country. Read

Trials off

SADLY, Witton Castle Horse Trials in County Durham has had to cancel its spring event on March 28 to 29 due to poor ground conditions. Its second event — scheduled for October 3 to 4 — will run as planned. Read

The joys of healthy eating

I STOPPED smoking recently to avoid the attentions of Mr G Reaper, and no longer breathe like Darth Vader when performing a simple task like lifting my knife and fork. Read

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