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It started with a petri-dish… May 18 2013

I’M not sure if you’re aware – why would you be? – but if you were drawing a freehand family tree to depict my immediate kin, you’d have to master the illustration for a petri dish and place it in between the parentals and my Big Bro Fred.Read

A very public affair May 13 2013

It was a ‘very British sex scandal’ – an aristocratic Government minister, call girls, drugs and questions of national security. On the 40th anniversary of the Lord Lambton affair, MIKE KELLY look backs on the events which led to the North East MP being kicked out of officeRead

Stepping forward for classic tale May 09 2013

The 39 Steps, Newcastle Theatre Royal, until SaturdayRead

Services evolve at St Oswald's May 04 2013

BASED in Gosforth, St Oswald’s Hospice provides specialist care to adults, children and young adults from across the North East.Read

Superherioes show the way at St Oswald's May 04 2013

SUPERHEROES have been the order of Children’s Hospice Week at St Oswald’s with staff and volunteers dressing up as their favourite character for equal measures of fun and fundraising.Read

Kriss Kross May 04 2013

EVERY week I award a gold star to a child of my choosing. The child in question may be real or fictional, historic or current, and the award may be for a specific act or a wider body of work. Basically they are my stars and I’ll give them to whoever I choose, assuming I don’t stick them all to the lounge telly first.Read

A question of taking treats you don’t need May 04 2013

IAIN Duncan-Silkworm was getting knocked about in the papers again this week… this time for apparently suggesting rich people with grey hair return the money and treats they were being given from the communal purse.Read

not to put all my faith in the smiley people I see before me on the TV. Mum and Dad’s disappointment at the systematic downfall of their childhood entertaining troupe is palpable. May 04 2013

if I ever become Queen, I’m going to put a stop of portraits at the number 10. This week the 133rd crack at the canvas-capturing of our head of state was unveiled. I wonder how much time she has spent posing on her patoot for painters? Still, maybe it’s the only time she gets to sit down.Read

The North’s Dam Busters Apr 22 2013

It was one of the most famous and daring bombing attacks of the Second World War. As we approach the 70th anniversary of the Dam Busters raid, MIKE KELLY looks back at the event which has carved a special place in the history of BritainRead

VW raises SUV stakes Apr 20 2013

VOLKSWAGEN is planning to raise the stakes in the fast-growing Sport Utility sector of the market with new designs that combine practicality and sportiness in a way that has never been achieved to this extent before.Read

PINEWOOD STUDIOS EXPANDS INTO CHINA Apr 18 2013

BRITISH film studio Pinewood Shepperton has agreed a joint venture with Chinese media group Seven Stars.Read

IT may be freezing out there, but warmer weather is just around the corner and soon we'll be hanging out at the beach on our summer holidays – I'm a born optimist! Apr 11 2013

For those aspiring to get fit for summer, it's time to get creative when it comes to working out. Using small equipment such as body bars and stability balls is a trend that's making its way across the Atlantic.Read

Life on the breadline Apr 08 2013

Iain Duncan Smith isn’t the first politician to boast about being able to survive on benefits. Nearly 30 years ago two fellow Tory MPs said they could exist on what unemployed people received too – and they were put to the test in the North East. MIKE KELLY looks at how they faredRead

The elephant in the dock Apr 01 2013

In 1830 possibly one of the oddest murder trials ever witnessed in the region took place in Newcastle – and now it’s at the heart of a new Easter theatre production from November Club. JANE HALL reportsRead

Celebrating a seaside treasure Mar 30 2013

LYNN Huggins has written more than 300 books including many craft titles. She lives and works in High Spen, Gateshead, and spends her time scouring charity shops and car boot sales for likely craft pieces to alter!Read

HOLIDAY OF THE WEEK Mar 30 2013

Afternoon Tea & Stay at the Waldorf London by Rail from Newcastle, departs 23rd June 2013, 2 days from £249ppRead

Help that final fifth to give up Mar 28 2013

WITH the development of the nicotine patch in 1992, the rollout of stop smoking services in 2000, the ban of smoking in public places from 2007, and stark picture warnings on cigarette packs in 2008, you might be forgiven for thinking smokers in the North East now have access to all the help they need to rid themselves of their addiction.Read

Standing up for child-free choice Mar 27 2013

Not wanting to have children is nothing new for Kate Fox… but turning her lack of desire to have any Fox cubs into a stand-up comedy show is. SAM WONFOR talks to her about parents, prejudice and puppy loveRead

Health MOT: Phil Smith of Connect Physical Health in Gosforth Mar 21 2013

SPORTS rehabilitation and exercise therapist Phil Smith has worked at Connect Physical Health in Gosforth for the past four years.Read

There’s no quick fix if you want to feel well Mar 21 2013

As much as you want to feel and look great, there is no magic pill. As much as you want someone or something else to take responsibility for making you feel better, you have to do it yourself.Read

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