James Darren

"Sarah Slam," a benefit basketball tournament for Sarah Beth Briggler, will be Saturday and Sunday and will feature appearances by boxer Jermain Taylor and former Arkansas star and pro basketball player Corliss Williamson. Read More

Headlines were made last July when it was announced that a big screen version of T.J. Hooker was in the works. Read More

Paul Wendkos, a movie and television director best known for the frothy surfer film "Gidget," but whose other productions ranged from thrillers to historical dramas, died Nov. 12 at his home in Malibu, Calif. Read More

Paul Wendkos, a movie and television director who was best known for the frothy surfer film "Gidget," but whose other productions ranged from the dark and edgy to historical dramas, died Nov. 12 at his home in Malibu, Calif. Read More

Paul Wendkos, a movie and television director who was best known for the frothy surfer film "Gidget," but whose other productions ranged from the dark and edgy to historical dramas, died Nov. 12 at his home in Malibu, Calif. Read More

Paul Wendkos, who directed the 1959 surfing classic "Gidget" and two sequels, died early Thursday at his home in Malibu. Read More

In addition to making television history as the world's first prime-time animated series (ABC), The Flintstones also offered viewers many samplings of fun, culturally relevant music that delighted viewers throughout the show's six-year run. Read More

A JARROW man has admitted his involvement in a series of planned post office raids. Read More

A long dry spell ended in the area as rain fell heavily, with temperatures at 70 degrees. - Read More

An 11-strong squad who represented Wales at the recent Special Olympics in Leicester returned from the championships with a winning haul of 13 Golds, 12 Silver and 15 Bronze medals. Read More