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A time for children? Not always

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:58:00 GMT

ALTHOUGH the recession is biting hard and having an impact upon our Christmas plans, most of us will still be looking forward to spending time with loved ones, unwrapping presents and having fun.

No statue for a ‘patronising toff’

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:31:00 GMT

WHILE the working class is not a homogenous group, these days most of us are intelligent enough to realise we sell our ability to work and when we are not needed (ie profits are low), the capitalist class throw us onto the scrap heap without a second thought.

Our greyhounds need protection

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

IT is a sad fact of life that many greyhounds applauded on the track meet an untimely end when their racing days are over.

Sickened by Jacko attack

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:07:00 GMT

I READ Ken Oxley’s article on Michael Jackson. I use the term "article" very loosely as it was more like a written attack.

Credit crunch pick of pubs

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 08:30:00 GMT

THE Good Pub Guide is launching its annual national search to find the best value in pub meals out. Which pub will win the coveted title of Bargain Pub of the Year?

Forget the Fish

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 10:11:00 GMT

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.

Good time to thank our stroke volunteers

Sat, 30 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Philippa Tomson’s comments were offensive

Sat, 30 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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.

More to Teesside than just steel

Sat, 16 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

Real hope of boomtime

Sun, 10 May 2009 07:30:00 GMT

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.

In tune with Ken

Sat, 02 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Animals suffering

Sat, 02 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Edmund is England’s patron saint

Sat, 02 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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

Sporting support

Sat, 02 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

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.

Help is at hand

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:19:00 GMT

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

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

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Measures for dispensing measures would help in booze campaign

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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

Hall's a big miss in Boro

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Spectre sceptic

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Dogs Trust warns of pet care crisis

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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.