Opinion

As the nights draw colder and darker, it’s inevitable that we all spend a little more time on the sofa watching more TV…plus there are so many good shows on right now from Strictly Come Dancing To I’m A Celeb, and of course my personal favourite, The Apprentice.

My parents consistently swear at me, make me feel bad and put me down.

Does Christmas leave you, a member of your family or a friend itchy, sneezing, tight chested and dabbing at running eyes?

Here’s the last instalment of gardening gifts for Christmas – presents for indoor gardeners.

Q. In previous winters I received a cold weather payment as part of my Income Support entitlement, but I recently changed benefits to Universal Credit. Can I still get this payment with Universal Credit?

After three humiliating defeats in Parliament this week, it is hard to see Theresa May’s Brexit plan passing through the House of Commons when it’s voted on next Tuesday.

I have recently received a Notice of Intended Prosecution from the police telling me that me that my car was caught speeding. The letter asked me to identify the driver, what should I do?

Q. I am claiming Child Tax Credit for my eight-year-old. I have spoken to my ex-husband and he is also wanting to claim Child Tax Credit. Is this possible?

High blood pressure is the single biggest cause of premature death in the world, responsible for 60% of all strokes and kidney failure, 40% of heart attacks, and it increases your risk of Alzheimer’s by 50%.

It may be cold outside but Christmas gifts are an ideal way to get children into gardening – and you don’t have to spend a fortune either.

Christmas is a wonderful and exciting time of the year when families and friends get together and gifts are exchanged.

Sunderland carers could benefit from an unexpected windfall thanks to one of the city’s most successful sons.

So my eldest son turned 18 today. Yes, I know what you’re thinking: ‘How can someone so young have an 18-year-old son?’

So my eldest son turned 18 today. Yes, I know what you’re thinking: ‘How can someone so young have an 18-year-old son?’

We’ve had Black Friday and Cyber Monday – but it’s now arguably the most important specialist shopping day of the year that’s looming on the horizon.

Now that the illuminations have been and gone, Hadrian’s Tipi is up and the Christmas light switch-on has taken place in Keel Square, we can officially say that the Christmas countdown is on.

This is the second in my series of the best gifts to buy for your gardening loved ones - This week, I focus on main presents, from £10 to £50.

The education of the children of Sunderland is critical to the future of our city – yet Government policies have left schools at crisis point.

The threat to run down fire services in our area is dangerous so let’s all fight to keep the public safe.