Opinion

This week there has been a lot of media coverage around mental health, in particular male mental health, following the sad death of Love Island star Mike Thalassitis.

Q. A friend of mine who has been made homeless has asked if she is able to stay with me for a time whilst she gets back on her feet.

‘No change given; overpayment accepted.’ These are the words that could easily be applied to my children. Probably all children come to think of it. They are cash black holes. they don’t put that in their tourist literature.

Boris Johnson states the police have “spaffed” money up the wall investigating abuse ...

As my baby boy approaches three-months-old, I find myself frequently repeating that parental cliche, ‘where has the time gone?’.

New and reformulated composts are always a big draw at the Garden Press Event – they’re the basics of what we grow, especially if your garden is small and you grow in containers.

Q. I have claimed Disability Living Allowance for a number of years, but was recently transferred to Personal Independence Payment.

As I write this column, the Chancellor will soon deliver his Spring Statement to Parliament.

Forget a nuclear war, we appear to be on the cusp of all-out PUKElear war!

Q: I have been married for more than five years now. We have one daughter together. The family home is in my sole name as I bought it long before we were married.

The last in the series of videos that I presented, along with Josh Wilkinson, to highlight how much and where National Lottery funding is spent in Sunderland, has now gone live, and I’m really pleased to say that the response has been great.

The Garden Press Event is heaven – you get to see the cutting-edge products the horticultural industry is showcasing for the season.

Keeping children safe online can sometimes seem an uphill battle for parents and carers, with new apps being launched faster than we can get to grips with the ones already on our young people’s phones.

Q. I have recently separated from my wife, but due to my circumstances I still reside at home although I am looking for my own accommodation.

This week, I opened a Westminster Hall debate on the effect a No Deal Brexit could have on public sector catering.

Established in 1929 at North Shore, Monkwearmouth, Wearside Boatbuilding Company became a leading wooden boat maker.

Last year I got assaulted and got compensation from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) for my injuries. I hear Government is reviewing the CICA scheme. What is happening?

This last week or so has been packed with travel for me. I love my work, because it takes me to so many different places, but the flip side to that is that it can really play havoc with my gym routine ... and while I’m still grafting to get my baby weight off it’s not ideal.

We all know that feeling - a painful, stretched, bloated stomach, which might be accompanied by excess gas, constipation, diarrhoea and/or cramps.