Tyneside surgeon first in Europe to use ‘dissolvable’ life-saving treatment that ‘leaves nothing behind’
Surgeon James McCaslin, operating on Cramlington man Stephen Laurie, became the first in Europe to fit a stent…
Full list of North East neighbourhoods among England’s most deprived areas
42 areas in County Durham, South Tyneside, Newcastle, Sunderland, Northumberland, Hartlepool and Gateshead make up the 225 strong…
BBC drama set in Newcastle hailed as ‘best series of all time’ and a ‘British masterpiece’
This BBC show launched the careers of several Hollywood stars and is often regarded as one of the…
Blocked toilets at Newcastle hospital caused by flushing wipes costing nearly £1,000 to fix
A hospital trust said blocked toilets and drains cost it thousands.Wet wipes pulled out of a toilet at…
Covid-19 cases across North East area-by-area amid fear of ‘early flu’ season
Covid-19 cases are rising again as the autumn draws in – driven by the Stratus variantWinter illnesses, including…
Newcastle sexual health clinic deal to be torn up two years after private firm took over from NHS
Newcastle City Council has agreed a ‘mutual termination’ of a private company’s contract to run the city’s sexual…
Covid-19 cases across North East rise as health bosses warn public of symptoms to watch out for
Covid-19 cases are rising again as the autumn draws in – driven by the Stratus variant.The new Stratus…
Newcastle dad diagnosed with motor neurone disease after twitching in his arms and shoulders
Martin Ashburn is taking on a 140 mile Coast to Coast cycling challenge this weekend Kristy Dawson Multi-Media…
Newcastle City Council-owned hotel cancels planned launch of new party backed by Tommy Robinson
Former Reform deputy leader Ben Habib’s new party Advance UK had been due to launch in the city…
New ‘safe haven’ in Wallsend helps 200 people in mental health crisis
The Anchorage in the heart of Wallsend has seen huge demandNew mental health ‘safe haven’ The Anchorage in…