As we approach the Christmas holidays, the focus for many families throughout Northern Ireland will be on Christmas presents, Santa Claus, Christmas trees, Christmas decorations, family get-togethers and Christmas carols.

South Tyneside Homes employee goes maverick An employee of South Tyneside Homes appears to have gone “rogue” in telling Anderson Street resident Dorothy Glenn of South Shields to remove her Christmas decorations in case they offend her neighbours. Since when did our council operate a discriminatory policy against Christmas? Has anyone identified this person yet? Will disciplinary actio...