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Paul (right) with his partner Anthony (left) and their puppy Sebastian.

Narrow Escapes star urges North East residents to ‘lock in that eye test’

One of CNTW's facilities in Northumberland. Picture by Google.

CQC gives health trust a requires improvement rating

Health experts want you to stop making these common hygiene mistakes this festival season.

The common hygiene mistakes you shouldn't make this festival season

These are the rules for bringing your prescription medication to Glastonbury.

Rules on bringing your prescription medication to Glastonbury

The CQC rating of every hospital and treatment centre in the North East.

Every hospital in the North East rated good or outstanding by CQC

A scientist inspects a death cap mushroom at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne.

This is what death cap mushrooms look like and symptoms of poisoning

With the summer holidays around the corner, what age is appropriate to leave your children home alone?

The exact age you can legally leave your children home alone

Measles is highly contagious and can lead to serious complications or in some cases death.

Measles hotspots - areas with the highest number of cases this year

There are some medications that you should not take if you are taking hay fever tablets.

The common medications you should never mix with hay fever tablets

A new Covid strain is currently "under monitoring" by the World Health Organisation.

Warning over using old Covid tests as 'Nimbus' variant found in UK

UTIs are most common in females and it is estimated that over half of all women in the UK will have at least one UTI in their lifetime.

Your UTI risk could increase this summer - key signs of infection
It is estimated that over half of all women in the UK will have at least one UTI in their lifetime 🚽
Sarah McCann

Every day men across the UK are dying early from preventable causes.

You should never ignore these five symptoms if you are a man

GNAAS' critical care team sat in the helicopter.

Great North Air Ambulance urgent appeal as they struggle to make up donations

Experts are investigating a rise in hepatitis A cases, which are suspected to be linked to a 'food item' from a 'supermarket'.

Symptoms of Hepatitis A you need to know about after rise in cases

Staff at Specsavers Alnwick got together to raise funds.

Alnwick opticians help staff member raise money for half-marathon Northumberland...

The HELP Appeal is the only charity in the country dedicated to funding NHS hospital helipads.

New helipad at Northumberland hospital will to allow 24/7 landings

Dr Neil O'Brien.

Doctors urge at-risk groups to get vaccinated as new COVID-19 variant emerges

There have been 13 cases recorded of the new Covid variant in the UK.

New Covid strain found in the UK - signs and symptoms to look out for

Not everyone can give blood, these are the common health conditions that mean you can't be a donor.

The common health conditions that could stop you from giving blood

Many people turn to social media for information from the latest trends to their health.

Five health experts you can actually trust on TikTok

New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that syphilis cases have continued to rise.

Cases of Syphilis on the rise - warning signs of Victorian era STI

Women taking popular medicines for weight loss and diabetes, are being reminded to use effective contraception while taking these medications.

The 3 things women need to know before starting weight loss injections

Stephen Dixon and supporters on a fundraising walk.

NHS porter gets active to raise funds for good cause

Sand art sculpture drawn as Alzheimer's Society launches appeal

Andrew and Jade Park, NEAS volunteers in Seahouses.

The Northumberland father-and-daughter duo saving lives through volunteering

The Food Foundation says it's concerning children are being served so much processed meat in school meals

Call for change over 'worrying' health risk in school dinners

Weight loss injections including Mounjaro and Wegovy have became household names.

Weight loss jabs work 53% better with coaching

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men.

Prostate Cancer signs and symptoms and how to tell if you are at risk
Every year 12,000 men die from prostate cancer in the UK 🚨
Sarah McCann

Around 10 people die in the UK every year from bee and wasp stings.

How to treat summer bug bites and stings - and when to call 999

The Northumbria Health and Care Academy opened on June 2.

£32m healthcare academy officially opens in Cramlington

Ian and Sarah Wright.

Man in critical condition as a couples holiday took a turn for the worst

Dr Suzanne Lovat.

Blyth GP to take part-time role with North East Ambulance Service

A new Covid strain is currently "under monitoring" by the World Health Organisation.

New Covid variant NB.1.8.1 warning signs and symptoms to look out for

Current guidelines in both the UK and France allow young children to use screens for an hour or two each day

Experts say screen time causing 'permanent damage' to children under 6

The disposable vape ban could drive thousands back to smoking.

Disposable vape ban 'could drive thousands back to smoking'

Scary stats show two in five Brits believe doom-scrolling is self-care

Hazel Marsden House on Violet Terrace. Picture by Google.

Summer fundraising events for HospiceCare

Lettuce water is once again growing in popularity on social media.

Can lettuce water really help you sleep?

The disposable vape ban will make it illegal to buy or sell disposable vapes in the UK.

The exact date the disposable vape ban starts in the UK

Gut Wealth's award winning sachets have helped IBS sufferers get back into eating whatever they want

25% off 'life-changing' IBS sachets that help you eat freely again

The disposable vape ban comes into effect on June 1.

GP shares 13 tips on how to stop vaping ahead of disposable vape ban

Pollen levels have been rising, this is how to tell the difference between a summer cold and hay fever.

How to tell the difference between a summer cold and hay fever

Rhiannon says Gut Wealth helped her go from daily pain and bloating to enjoying meals out again

Women with IBS say this gut fix changed their lives – now 25% off

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The new menu offers 14 options for patients.

Northumberland hospital launches stoma-friendly patient menu
The Northumbria Hospital in Cramlington has introduced a new food menu addressing the the dietary requirements of stoma patients.
Hannah Fitzhugh

Gut Wealth: the postbiotic supplement that’s been called ‘life-changing’ by reviewers.

IBS sufferers call Gut Wealth sachets ‘life-changing’ – now 25% off

How to treat an Asian hornet sting after a rise in sightings across the UK.

How to treat an Asian hornet sting after surge in sightings

Georgina Campbell.

Alnwick woman appointed to 'pivotal' role with ambulance service

The Northumbria Volunteer Service is coming to Berwick.

Volunteer team seeks friendly faces to join at new Berwick hospital

Norovirus can easily spread amongst children.

Kids with these symptoms asked to 'stay home' this half term

Dr Jonny Cardwell.

Survey recognises positive hospital experience of children and young people

A CGI of the Felton GP practice now scrapped.

GP practice to be refurbished after new build plan scrapped

Construction work inside the new Berwick Community Hospital.

New Berwick Community Hospital still on track to open later this year

Tracking weight loss progress using the Voy app, part of a behaviour-led programme supporting Wegovy and Mounjaro users.

Mounjaro and Wegovy work better with this weekly tracking habit

Mayor Helen Morris, Audrey Best, (age 102) The Duchess of Northumberland and Natasha McEwen. Picture: Emma Solomon Photography

Duchess opens new dementia garden

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A plane takes off from London Luton Airport. (Stock photo by Getty Images).

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Prince William has received a sweet message from his three children for Father’s Day, released alongside two new photographs

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