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John Brant, who is a volunteer at the Darlington parkrun

Dad stages Darlington run in aid of suicide charity in memory of his son

John Holmes will cycle 70 miles across the North East on Sunday, July 28, in celebration of his 70th birthday, raising funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK by visiting various football stadiums along the route

John Holmes will cycle 70 miles across the North East on Sunday, July 28, in celebration of his 70th birthday, raising funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK by visiting various football stadiums along the route

Man pedals between North East stadiums in 70th birthday ride for dementia

The research suggests women’s health and sexual wellness content is being routinely restricted on social media platforms

The research suggests women’s health and sexual wellness content is being routinely restricted on social media platforms

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Algorithms blocking women’s health topics on social media, research finds

The NHS GP patient survey has been released and it has revealed what patients think are the best and worst practices in Darlington

The NHS GP patient survey has been released and it has revealed what patients think are the best and worst practices in Darlington

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Best and worst GP Surgeries in Darlington for 2025 as named by patients

A quarter of the patients at Whinfield Medical Practice on Whinbush Way in Darlington have said they are unhappy with the phone service

A quarter of the patients at Whinfield Medical Practice on Whinbush Way in Darlington have said they are unhappy with the phone service

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Over half of patients at Darlington GP practice say phone service fails them

23.96% at Bridge End Surgery in Chester-le-Street have said they find the reception staff unhelpful

23.96% at Bridge End Surgery in Chester-le-Street have said they find the reception staff unhelpful

Quarter of County Durham GP practice patients find receptionists unhelpful

Shotley Bridge Hospital

Shotley Bridge Hospital

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Plea to reverse decision to close County Durham hospital treatment centre overnight

The best and worst GP surgeries in County Durham have been revealed in the results of a new NHS GP Patient Survey 2025

The best and worst GP surgeries in County Durham have been revealed in the results of a new NHS GP Patient Survey 2025

Best and worst GP Surgeries in County Durham for 2025 as named by patients

Amazon, Sainsbury's, Lidl & Asda products have been issued with recalls

Amazon, Sainsbury's, Lidl & Asda products have been issued with recalls

Amazon, Sainsbury's, Lidl and Asda recalls - 'stop using them immediately'

Harry Schofield, centre, is pictured with Craig Newlands, left, and Nick Shallow, right, as they prepare for their challenge

Harry Schofield, centre, is pictured with Craig Newlands, left, and Nick Shallow, right, as they prepare for their challenge

Trio to take on 170-marathon in honour of late friend and running fan

From left, Richmond and Northallerton MP Rishi Sunak, staff nurse Anne Lamb and Public Health and Prevention Minister Ashley Dalton open the new surgical centre. Photo: LDRS.

From left, Richmond and Northallerton MP Rishi Sunak, staff nurse Anne Lamb and Public Health and Prevention Minister Ashley Dalton open the new surgical centre. Photo: LDRS.

North Yorkshire Council

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80-year-old nurse given honour of officially opening £35.5m surgical centre

Left to right: North East Autism Society patrons Peter Barron, Bob Cuffe, Lord Lieutenant Sue Snowdon, patrons Pam Royle and Mackenzie Thorpe, NEAS CEO John Phillipson and Susan Thorpe

Left to right: North East Autism Society patrons Peter Barron, Bob Cuffe, Lord Lieutenant Sue Snowdon, patrons Pam Royle and Mackenzie Thorpe, NEAS CEO John Phillipson and Susan Thorpe

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Celebrated artist unveils designs for County Durham farm to support autism training

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) clinicians have launched a 12-month pilot project to enhance care for patients with heart conditions

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) clinicians have launched a 12-month pilot project to enhance care for patients with heart conditions

North East Ambulance Service

New system to help stroke sufferers being piloted in North East

Hannah Robertson, a former British Army nurse has been appointed to a new rolebby University Hospitals Tees to support the armed forces community in the North East

Hannah Robertson, a former British Army nurse has been appointed to a new rolebby University Hospitals Tees to support the armed forces community in the North East

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New specialist nursing role created to care for North East veterans

Barney and Harvie Strange with MP Lizzi Collinge.

Barney and Harvie Strange with MP Lizzi Collinge.

North Yorkshire Council

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Couple with sick child highlight rural Dales care issues due to landslip

Resident doctors in England, formerly known as junior doctors, are set to go on strike this month.

Resident doctors in England, formerly known as junior doctors, are set to go on strike this month.

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'Disgusting, they are greedy' - North East reacts to doctors' strike action

Richard Hixson, the campaigning dolphin, during Saturday's Darlington parkrun

Richard Hixson, the campaigning dolphin, during Saturday's Darlington parkrun

Meet the Darlington hospital consultant who runs as a dolphin to protect the ocean

Sue Thompson lost 16 stone over two-and-a-half years

Sue Thompson lost 16 stone over two-and-a-half years

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County Durham woman who lost 16 stone warns weight loss drugs aren’t the answer

Yorkshire Ambulance Service is celebrating International Paramedics Day on July 8 by honouring its 2,165 paramedics, who handled around 900,000 emergency calls across the region in 2024–25

Yorkshire Ambulance Service is celebrating International Paramedics Day on July 8 by honouring its 2,165 paramedics, who handled around 900,000 emergency calls across the region in 2024–25

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Paramedics in Yorkshire celebrated for vital work in healthcare

Catherine Jackson from Wilton House Care Home, Darlington

Catherine Jackson from Wilton House Care Home, Darlington

Care workers from North East homes nominated for nationwide awards

The Beeches Care Home, Kelloe.

The Beeches Care Home, Kelloe.

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County Durham care home told to improve amid fears how everyone would escape in fire

Doctor Poornima Nair has been honoured with an Elizabeth Emblem after she died during the pandemic whilst in service

Doctor Poornima Nair has been honoured with an Elizabeth Emblem after she died during the pandemic whilst in service

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Newton Aycliffe GP who died during pandemic given national recognition

Neil Atkinson, managing director of the University Hospitals Tees Group. Picture/credit: Teesside Live. Free for use for all LDRS partners.

Neil Atkinson, managing director of the University Hospitals Tees Group. Picture/credit: Teesside Live. Free for use for all LDRS partners.

Stockton Borough Council

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More cancer cases caught sooner in screening programme which has 'flipped' statistics

Tony Collins, chief executive of Herriot Hospice Homecare.

Tony Collins, chief executive of Herriot Hospice Homecare.

North Yorkshire Council

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North Yorkshire hospice chief says assisted dying creates 'dangerous imbalance'

A free health and wellbeing roadshow featuring specialised workshops, hosted by County Durham charity Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP), will be held at Bishop Auckland College.

A free health and wellbeing roadshow featuring specialised workshops, hosted by County Durham charity Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP), will be held at Bishop Auckland College.

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Free health and wellbeing roadshow to take place in County Durham

Mounjaro and WeGovy users are reporting an unexpected side effect from their weight-loss jabs

Mounjaro and WeGovy users are reporting an unexpected side effect from their weight-loss jabs

Weight-loss drugs

Mounjaro warning as weight-loss jabs have unexpected side effect

File photo: Darlington Memorial Hospital

File photo: Darlington Memorial Hospital

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Darlington consultant took 116 SHIFTS at other hospitals while 'working at home'

Dietician at Darlington hospital viewed patient records in a 'moment of weakness'

Dietician at Darlington hospital viewed patient records in a 'moment of weakness'

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Darlington hospital dietician wrongly viewed patients record in 'moment of weakness'

New figures show the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is outperforming the national average, but has declined over the last seven months

New figures show the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is outperforming the national average, but has declined over the last seven months

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Darlington and County Durham NHS waiting times revealed amid national pressures

Councillor Angus Ferguson, Mayor of Ferryhill in County Durham, has launched a weight-loss challenge aiming to shed at least two stone by Christmas

Councillor Angus Ferguson, Mayor of Ferryhill in County Durham, has launched a weight-loss challenge aiming to shed at least two stone by Christmas

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Ferryhill mayor aims to lose two stone by Christmas in charity challenge

Sue Wilkinson, 73, from Stockton, is marking the fourth anniversary of surviving a cardiac arrest with a celebratory skydive

Sue Wilkinson, 73, from Stockton, is marking the fourth anniversary of surviving a cardiac arrest with a celebratory skydive

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North East Woman who survived cardiac arrest marks rescue with skydive

Left to right - Simmone Thompson, with son Archie; Alice Learman; Forest School Practitioner Jo Burns; and KHS Friends chair Claire Learman

Left to right - Simmone Thompson, with son Archie; Alice Learman; Forest School Practitioner Jo Burns; and KHS Friends chair Claire Learman

Special needs pupils to enjoy more forest fun thanks to building society grant

George Fawcett, 86, with one of his great grandchildren.

George Fawcett, 86, with one of his great grandchildren.

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County Durham great-grandad died after hospital took nine days to diagnose stroke

Vitamin D is an important nutrient, but do you need to take supplements for it in the summer?

Vitamin D is an important nutrient, but do you need to take supplements for it in the summer?

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Should I take Vitamin D in the summer? What health experts advise

File photo.

File photo.

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Durham dentist slams 'mess' as dozens call up for appointments every week

Darlington woman Stephanie Davis has said she has been waiting four years to see a dentist and get new dentures.

Darlington woman Stephanie Davis has said she has been waiting four years to see a dentist and get new dentures.

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Darlington woman's four-year wait for new dentures amid dentist crisis

File photo.

File photo.

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Cancer patients could face delays in chemotherapy due to lack of dental appointments

Kerrie Highcock, from the North East Autism Society, presents the gold award to SCNE founder Jamie Cairns

Kerrie Highcock, from the North East Autism Society, presents the gold award to SCNE founder Jamie Cairns

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Award for autism acceptance marks new era for centre supporting young people

The winners at last year's Grand Final

The winners at last year's Grand Final

Darlington grass roots sport awards set for 50th anniversary night to remember

A pioneering project which puts Durham and Teesside patients front and centre of their care has been captured on camera to help others nationwide

A pioneering project which puts Durham and Teesside patients front and centre of their care has been captured on camera to help others nationwide

New NHS film launched to help stop over-medication of vulnerable patients

The investigation was launched earlier this month

The investigation was launched earlier this month

Botulism probe after adverse reactions continue with 28 people reporting symptoms

Health experts have revealed beers like Guinness, Stella Artois Unfiltered and Hoegaarden could all have benefits when it comes to your gut health.

Health experts have revealed beers like Guinness, Stella Artois Unfiltered and Hoegaarden could all have benefits when it comes to your gut health.

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The 6 beers that are good for your health (and the ones to avoid)

Pollen levels are 'very high' across the UK.

Pollen levels are 'very high' across the UK.

'Worst day of the year' for hay fever as pollen count tops 'very high' across UK

CAMHS Closet, a new initiative by the Tees, Esk, and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, provides free clothing and essentials to families. It was the brainchild of mental health nurse Stephanie Atha

CAMHS Closet, a new initiative by the Tees, Esk, and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, provides free clothing and essentials to families. It was the brainchild of mental health nurse Stephanie Atha

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Initiative launched to provide help to struggling North East families

Northumbria Police is installing defibrillators in all of its response cars.

Northumbria Police is installing defibrillators in all of its response cars.

Northumbria Police

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Northumbria Police to install defibrillators in every response car by summer

Cygnet Victoria House, a mental health hospital in Darlington providing inpatient care for men, has earned the prestigious Carers Trust Triangle of Care Star 1 Accreditation

Cygnet Victoria House, a mental health hospital in Darlington providing inpatient care for men, has earned the prestigious Carers Trust Triangle of Care Star 1 Accreditation

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Darlington hospital recognised for 'outstanding' support of unpaid carers

North East Ambulance Service staff with military backgrounds have been shortlisted for the 2025 NAFESE Covenant & Services Awards

North East Ambulance Service staff with military backgrounds have been shortlisted for the 2025 NAFESE Covenant & Services Awards

North East Ambulance Service

North East Ambulance Service veterans shortlisted for national award

The Old Dun Cow pub on Bridge Street, Stockton. Picture: LDR.

The Old Dun Cow pub on Bridge Street, Stockton. Picture: LDR.

Anti-social behaviour

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'Pint cheaper than therapy' pub's licence to sell alcohol revoked

14-month-old Finley Robson, from Pelton, is battling cancer

14-month-old Finley Robson, from Pelton, is battling cancer

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Smiley County Durham tot Finley fighting aggressive brain cancer at 14 months old

Weight loss jabs have been linked to potentially fatal side effects, says new report

Weight loss jabs have been linked to potentially fatal side effects, says new report

Weight loss jabs linked to potentially fatal side effects, says new report

Five-month-old Ronnie Baggott from Crook is awaiting surgery for a hole in his heart.

Five-month-old Ronnie Baggott from Crook is awaiting surgery for a hole in his heart.

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County Durham family's anguish as son gets heart defect after death of his brother

Yorkshire Air Ambulance has received planning permission to build a new permanent northern airbase near Thirsk, on the outskirts of Skipton-on-Swale

Yorkshire Air Ambulance has received planning permission to build a new permanent northern airbase near Thirsk, on the outskirts of Skipton-on-Swale

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New air ambulance base to be built in North Yorkshire village as permission granted

Andy McDonald MP (left) and Luke Myer MP (right) gave their views on the upcoming assisted dying vote in the House of Commons. Credit: Middlesbrough Council. Free for LDRS use.

Andy McDonald MP (left) and Luke Myer MP (right) gave their views on the upcoming assisted dying vote in the House of Commons. Credit: Middlesbrough Council. Free for LDRS use.

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Town's MPs set to rebel against Government in bid to stop welfare cuts

Annalise.ai, scans X-rays for anything suspicious that may indicate possible lung cancer.

Annalise.ai, scans X-rays for anything suspicious that may indicate possible lung cancer.

How AI is transforming NHS care in North East - and joining the fight against cancer