First dad saved my life, now my mum will too
HER life was saved when her dad donated his kidney, and now Julie Deighton’s mum is to do the same. Bride-to-be Julie received her dad Bob’s kidney 10 years ago, but her body slowly began to reject the organ. read more

United offered chance to sign £6m midfielder
TOP Norwegian outfit Rosenberg responded to James Milner’s transfer request at St James’s Park by virtually offering Newcastle United their attacking midfielder Per Ciljan Skjelbred.read more

Mary Poppins in Edinburgh
Two days by coach departing 18th October and 22nd November 2008, from £139.95 pp, or a day excursion from £74.95 pp, departing 25th October 2008.read more

Funding plea to help potential medallists
NORTH East sports clubs last night pleaded for money to help turn Olympics-mad youngsters into the medallists of the future. read more

ITV’s Philippa Tomson tells of her stalker fears
NEWS anchor woman Philippa Tomson has revealed she was targeted by an obsessive stalker who bombarded her with sick letters and harassed her at her own home.read more

Private equity boost for technology firm
PRIVATE equity backers are ploughing hundreds of thousands of pounds into a pipeline inspection company to support its global expansion plans.read more