Opinion

There was a school of thought that TV reached its lowest point when viewers tuned in to watch other people watching telly.

Q: I am totally confused. How much force is a person allowed to use to protect their own home from burglars or other intruders?

Q. I have been renting a house from my ex-boyfriend’s father for three years. My ex-boyfriend never lived here with me, I have always lived here with just my two children.

There are lots of easy ways you can improve your health. Here's my top 10 tips.

Lilies are up there with roses as people’s favourite flowers and they’re ideal for growing in pots.

The Conservatives will kick down the doors of workers encouraged to buy a house.

My dream of a lucrative career in the world of celebrity lookalikes has hit a snag.

Minor aches and pains can often be part of an active lifestyle and ageing, but it can affect your life on a daily basis.

Sunflowers are one of my all-time favourites, so I’m growing three varieties this year for a long season of colour.

It was recently revealed that 50 million Facebook profiles were harvested in a major data breach. Some of this data was apparently then used to create targeted political Facebook ads for the Brexit campaign.

With families, don’t you find that the brown stuff hurls itself at the whirring fan blades when you’re at your most relaxed?

Q: My daughter was recently found guilty following trial at the Crown Court, but my family do not agree with the outcome. We want her to appeal the conviction and sentence. What can we do?

There’s zero planning in my choice of half-hardy annuals this year, which is apparent from the complete lack of colour scheme.

Stress is a big part of life and can interfere with everyday activities. It appears in many forms and have a huge impact on your long-term health, not to mention affect your relationships with friends, family and colleagues.

Here on South Tyneside the Children’s Society warns the Tories are taking food out of the mouths of 1,700 school pupils from low income families.

My youngest son, Isaac, will often pull me up and claim that I love Bradley, his older brother, more than I love him.

Easter is a great excuse to spend time with loved ones – and that includes our furry friends too!

Q. I bought my mother’s property around 10 years ago when working full-time. She is 87 and still lives there, but it is in my name.

Like most of us, I’m way behind my usual schedule of sowing, thanks to the terrible weather.