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Be Clear on Cancer campaign to be rolled out

A NEW campaign backed in the North to prevent deaths from bowel cancer is being rolled out nationally.Read

Top North disabled athlete's Paralympics aim

A TOP disabled athlete is one step closer to achieving his dream of rowing for his country in the Paralympics this summer.Read

Tributes paid to Coronation Street star Betty

TRIBUTES have poured in for hot-pot queen Betty Driver who has died at the age of 91. Famous for her role as Betty Turpin, later Williams, in ITV1’s Coronation Street, the pensioner became the longest-serving barmaid in the history of the Rovers Return. Read

Swine flu nearly killed pregnant Teesside mum

A MUM is urging pregnant women to protect themselves with the flu jab after she nearly died and came close to losing her baby.Read

Illegal immigrants nabbed in Newcastle Chinese restaurant

IMMIGRATION officers have arrested staff at a North restaurant in their latest crackdown on illegal workers.Read

Couple reveal their baby joy

A COUPLE who lost their first child despite the youngster receiving a heart transplant have revealed their joy at the birth of their baby girl.Read

North man's Olympic dream after horror crash

INSPIRATIONAL North athlete Scott Steele has his sights set on competing for Team GB at the Paralympics, just four years after a car crash left him with a severe spinal injury.Read

Hospital proposals for Cumbria outlined

TWO main hospitals in Cumbria could be taken over by North East health trusts joining forces to run patient services.Read

Recovered eating disorder sufferer hits out

GRACE Bowman was a typical teenager until she decided to cut out sweets, sending her on a dangerous diet that never stopped.Read

Facebook warning for North East nurses

WAGGING tongues over the internet could land nurses in serious trouble, they were warned last night.Read

High Heaton gran pays tribute to granddaughter who lost cancer battle

A LOVING gran has paid an emotional tribute to her granddaughter, who has lost her battle with cancer.Read

Pregnancy joy for mum of tragic heart tot Lydia Rose Sayle

THE mum of brave heart transplant tot Lydia Rose Sayle has spoken of her joy at finding out she is pregnant.Read

Family of disabled girl back mum's condemnation of government

THE family of a disabled girl have backed a mother who condemned Prime Minister David Cameron for failing families who need respite care.Read

Parents get best ever Christmas gift

CHRISTMAS Day brought some very special presents for families across the North.Read

North doctor's bid to help kids beat cancer

A NORTH doctor is to undertake a pioneering study into the causes of life-threatening brain tumours in young children.Read

Killer who beat friend given life sentence

BRUTAL killer Martin Campbell has begun his life sentence after being found guilty of the violent murder of frail David Crockett.Read

What makes the Tyne Wear derby so special?

PUB landlords near St James’ Park are gearing up for a bumper day as fans head for a few pints before and after the match.Read

Bridesmaid's shock over rare eye tumour

SMILING proudly as chief bridesmaid at her best pal’s wedding, Jeri Merrilees couldn’t be happier.Read

Assaults on 999 staff fall

THE NUMBER of attacks on ambulance workers across the North have plummeted as health chiefs stage a crackdown on abusive patients.Read

Young thugs target ambulances in Fishburn

VANDALS as young as 10 are seriously endangering lives by wrecking ambulances, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.Read

Author Profile

Helen Rae is our Health Reporter and is interested in all aspects of healthy living. She writes the weekly Your Health section which appears every Monday in the Chronicle, and is an experienced senior reporter.