Putting them in the picture Aug 20 2006
Is there any place for regional identity in a multi- cultural North East? We have thriving ethnic communities here making a valuable contribution economically and socially . . . yet legends like Cushy Butterfield or Wor Nanny the Mazer are a closed book to them. more
A load of rubbish Aug 13 2006
Do the bin police have no shame? Not only do they impose their daft rules on us but they get awarded for doing so. more
Boozing abuse is sobering thought Aug 6 2006
My name is Ian Robson and I am not, nor have I ever been, an alcoholic. It has been two years, four months, and three weeks since my last drink. more
In the eye of the viewer Jul 30 2006
Roll up, roll up, to cast your vote in the BBC's beauty contest for decrepit old buildings. more
Service with a monotone Jul 30 2006
The Nationwide have defended the voice recognition system I poked fun at last week. more
Lack of foresight Jul 30 2006
Returned home the other day to find a card put through my door from clairvoyant medium Richard Batey. more
Lifesavers deserve respect Jul 23 2006
Spare a thought this summer for the men and women who will save your lives on the beach and in the sea. more
Bank lacks human touch Jul 23 2006
Why do I hate the Nationwide Building Society? Because I want to speak to real people when I call their switchboard. more
Maggie's heir, apparently Jul 23 2006
David Miliband has finally revealed his true colours as a closet Tory. Millie is Environment Secretary, MP for South Shields, South Tyneside, and New Labour's leader- in-waiting . . . after Gordon Brown loses the next election. more
Recycling? It's just a load of old rubbish Jul 16 2006
Green is just not my colour. I want to be environmentally-frien- dly but I can't be bothered to sort it, wash it, squash it, bag it, and put it in certain sections of the recycling box. more
Firm's still real winner Jul 16 2006
My comments last time about the proliferation of gambling has prompted a response from Aspers. more
Now get on with the job Jul 16 2006
Mike craik, chief constable of Northumbria Police has had his new toy taken away from him. more
Slot machine blitz won't work Jun 25 2006
Tighter controls are promised on the location of amusement arcades to stop children getting hooked on slot machines. more
Very Idle `R' US Jun 25 2006
E-mail message boards have been busy again judging from a warning left on my computer. more
Outdated British Egomania Jun 18 2006
Well done to all of you who picked up gongs in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. more
Flagging up fans' poor motor habits Jun 18 2006
News just in from one of my email correspondents. You may have heard of it before but it remains my duty to pass on the information for the protection of the public. more
Voilence must be tackled Jun 18 2006
Rugby is a game played by men with odd-shaped balls. That's because they're occasionally stomped on. more
