'I hated reading' admits Tyneside author Craig Allen
IT’S like something from a fairy story...boy who couldn’t read writes a best seller. Craig Allen needed help with his reading when he was at school. read more

Newcastle manager Pardew refusing to read riot act
ALAN PARDEW has told his Newcastle United troopers to take the 5-0 loss at Tottenham Hotspur firmly “on the chin”.read more

Martin O'Neill: Sunderland did not deserve that
MARTIN O’NEILL insists Sunderland did not deserve to lose against Arsenal. However, he believes James McClean’s performance means the Black Cats can take at least one positive from the game. read more

Hugh Mackay pensions trustee hits out at claims
A TRUSTEE at the centre of a pension fund probe last night denied a watchdog’s claims he had mismanaged a £35m pot and said he “never gambled with people’s money”.read more

Freedom beckons for killer Frank Wilkinson
FREEDOM finally beckons for killer Frank Wilkinson after 25 years behind bars for a murder he still insists he didn’t commit.read more

TVAP Awards recognise apprentices
APPRENTICES and employers have been honoured at a special apprenticeship event.read more