Opinion

Are you sure you’re old enough to drink son?”

My elderly father has dementia. He was recently admitted to hospital. He had carers going in to his home four times per day but he was reluctant to let them in and wasn’t eating and drinking properly or taking his medication.

Last week it was reported that the opening of Sunderland’s Northern Spire Bridge could see many miss out, as an invite only policy was revealed.

Remember when Sunderland won the World Cup?

While it’s good to see more peat-free grow bags on the market, I’ve decided to give them a miss this year.

This week is Carers Week, which highlights the invaluable work carried out by carers, and what we can do to make sure they feel supported.

There is only one way to watch England in the World Cup and that’s through the eyes of your children... or the fog of drink.

My husband and I are wanting to get divorced. We have been married for 10 years but we simply don’t love each other anymore.

Last week saw Sunderland turn out in force again, to support Race For Life in Herrington Country Park.

Q. I suffered an injury at work and brought a claim against my employer. The claim looks like it will be settled, but my solicitor recently sent me a copy of a letter from the Compensation Recovery Unit.
This has a list of benefits I’ve been paid and I’m worried I’m going to have to repay my benefits.

Forget socks, tie and beer for Father’s Day – if he’s a gardener, go for one of the top-notch products here – from under a tenner to, er, a lot more (get siblings to chip in) …

National Diabetes Week, which begins tomorrow, is a time in the calendar to raise awareness of the condition and fund the inspiring work done by Diabetes UK.

If you’re heading on holiday anytime soon – or making plans to do so – one of the things to consider is the effect that flying can have on your back.

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the scrapping of prescription charges for people with chronic conditions such as cancer and diabetes.

It’s a bleak stormy afternoon as the 1,623-ton German cargo ship Orion steams slowly from the Wear on January 21, 1913.

“Like your new trousers dad,” my 17-year-old commented. The fact he was tearing his eyes away from Netflix suggested he must be impressed.

People of a certain age will remember the time when the only question that you would be asked if you ordered a gin and tonic was how much ice you’d like.

The last week has seen a lot of coverage of the announcement that parking charges are set to rise in the city centre.

Hay fever can ruin summer for many people – if you’re a sufferer, it can be hard to avoid the triggers for this allergic condition. However, there is plenty you can do.