Clear up confusion Aug 20 2006
I read your article about parents not being able to get single vaccines such as the rubella vaccine with interest (Parents get needle over jabs cock-up, Aug 13). more
Lay off drinkers Aug 20 2006
Ian Robson's view on drink (Dying for a Drink, Aug 13) is typical of those who are going through the early stages of sobriety. more
Green cross Aug 20 2006
I am always interested to read Eddy Eats' reviews, but must take him to task over the article on Dipton Mill. more
Win-win situation Aug 20 2006
Apart from the Crypticism and crossword, which can be posted or handed in, all other competitions are to be entered by text or a phone call. more
Can you help out charity? Aug 13 2006
I am organising a charity night in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care on November 25, 2006, at Whitley Bay Residents Club. more
No excusing Israelis' assaults Aug 13 2006
Congratulations to Ken Oxley on his article last week . . . it could have come straight from the Israeli Ministry of Propaganda. more
Anger over troops tirade Aug 6 2006
the letter "Wives make me mad", by retired RAF corporal Colin Johnston, certainly made me mad. more
Passionate about fun this summer Aug 6 2006
Struggling to keep the family happy during the long summer holidays? Here are some suggestions of the wonderful attractions and fantastic events happening in North East England. more
Stop this insane war Jul 30 2006
The latest flare-up in hostilities in the Middle East sees the Anglo-American-backed Zionist Israeli state wantonly slaughter countless numbers of Palestinian and Lebanese citizens. more
Let's get behind our boys in Iraq Jul 30 2006
I read with disgust the letter last week from Colin Johnson, Corporall, RAF, Ret'd . . . "Whining wives make me mad". more
Thanks for a cracking read Jul 30 2006
Your edition of the Sunday Sun last week was brilliant. I liked the article on Ant's wedding and the witty headline "Ant gets a better half". more
Wives make me mad Jul 23 2006
With reference to last week's story on soldiers' wives appealing for free mail, these ladies beggar belief. more
Article on guiding has lost its way Jul 23 2006
I must express my concern regarding the comments by Catherine Welford last week which gave a very misleading view of girlguiding today in her article "Guiding girls nowhere". more
Gala thanks Jul 23 2006
A big thank you to everyone who set their alarm clocks early and supported Chopwell Miners' Banner march through the village with Billingham Silver Band on Gala Day. more
Long and happy retirement Jul 16 2006
I have just been reading about Mike Neville's retirement. Mike was a great broadcaster and a great man. more
You've missed the point Jul 16 2006
"if you ask chefs how many times they need to use pointed knives, they'll tell you they don't need them at all." more
From my cold, dead hands . . . Jul 16 2006
I don't know whether to laugh or cry. For a minute, I thought I was reading the transcript of a Monty Python sketch, and then I realized that the column was serious. more
The `problem' is cash Jul 16 2006
I have never felt the urge to write in to a newspaper before, but having read Catherine Welford's column on June 25, that urge was overwhelming. more
Decency a dirty word Jul 9 2006
There was once a time when people lived decently. A time when proud men and women worked hard to pay their way in life, and asked no favours, a time when the Welfare State was the last port of call. more
