If you have a query about our archive, please read the following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) before contacting us.

What is available in the archive?
The archive is a database of The Sun and News of the World articles as they appeared in the print editions of each paper and that are more than 24 hours old. The archive dates back to 1996. The articles are available in text format only.

What is NOT included in the archive?
1. Articles less than 24 hours old. You can find most articles less than 24 hours old for free on www.thesun.co.uk and a selection of articles up to one week old are available on www.notw.co.uk.
2. Photographs, graphics, advertisements, cartoons and other illustrations.
3. Articles that exclusively appeared in the online editions of The Sun and News of The World. The archive database contains only articles from the print editions.

Is it possible to obtain information not included in the archive?
Yes. If you wish to purchase photographs, for example, please refer to the Syndication service on our main site.

How do I obtain access to an archived article?
Searching the archive is FREE. You will only be charged to retrieve (download) an article, for which you need to subscribe to the service. Click here to subscribe.

How do I pay for the articles and how much does it cost?
You do need to pay in advance for articles. When you subscribe to our archive service, you are able to select a pricing plan that is tailored to your needs - the more articles you download the cheaper it is. Click here for full pricing information.


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How do I know how much credit I have in my account?
Once you have subscribed and are logged in, you will be able to monitor your account by clicking on the My Account button on the left-hand navigation bar.

Do you offer discounts for educational institutions?
Yes. Please contact archive@the-sun.co.uk for information on pricing for educational purposes.

I can't find an article I want.
Try to make your search as specific as possible. Our search tips are an excellent source of information on getting the best results for your search. Don't forget, searching is FREE.

How do I search for a story by a particular journalist?
The easiest way is to include the reporter's name in the search terms. You can also type the surname in the byline field.

What if my question isn't covered by these FAQs?
If you have further questions about our archive service, please contact us and we will respond to your enquiry as quickly as possible.

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