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File photo dated 27/11/19 of school children during class at a primary school, as preventative antibiotics could be given to children at schools affected by Strep A infections, the schools minister has confirmed. PA Photo. Issue date: Tuesday December 6, 2022. Nick Gibb told GB News the issue was raised in the House of Lords on Monday and the use of antibiotics is an option. Eight children are known to have died from invasive Strep A infection. See PA story HEALTH Infection. Photo credit should read: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Health More than 200 cases of scarlet fever across North East Georgina Cutler

Health GP practices offering South Tyneside patients 'hundreds more appointment slots' Ross Robertson

Health GMB confirms date North East Ambulance Service staff will walk out Kevin Clark

Crime Shocking figures reveal domestic abuse in South Tyneside James Harrison

Health Campaigners warn of impact on mental health from rising bills James Harrison

Coronavirus Covid pandemic memorials approved Chris Binding

Health Vaccine booster bus returns to South Tyneside Ross Robertson

Health Care delays cause 150 hospital 'bed blockers' every day Tom Patterson

Lifestyle South Tyneside's £100m social care bill Andrew Dowdeswell

Health GPs in South Tyneside: The surgeries with the longest waits for appointments Kevin Clark

Health SHAPING UP: Get the balance right so you don’t pile on the pounds this Christmas... By The Newsroom

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Lifestyle All change for leisure centre users Tom Patterson

People The shocking toll drunk patients take on the North East's paramedics Neil Fatkin

Health North East community unites behind region's nurses ahead of strike action Debra Fox

Health Smokers to be offered lung health check ups Chris Binding

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Health £200,000 revamp boost for patients at hospital emergency unit Tom Patterson

Health Baby loss memorial service to take place in South Tyneside Ross Robertson

Health Covid autumn booster jabs available as minibus returns Ross Robertson

Health People put on brave face despite costs crisis Andrew Dowdeswell

Politics Plan to move GP surgery to new location in bid to improve service Chris Binding

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Health SHAPING UP: Finding ways to get motivated now that it’s getting darker and colde... By The Newsroom

Health More children found to be 'in need' in South Tyneside Sonja Tutty

People Figures show 'sharp' rise in childhood obesity James Harrison

People 1,500 'illegal' vaping and e-cigarette products taken off shelves Nic Marko

Opinion FEELING GREAT: It’s vital to remain mobile and agile during the dark months ahea... By The Newsroom

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Politics Fresh 20-year vision to make South Tyneside 'happier and healthier' Chris Binding

Health 'One in 10' care worker jobs in South Tyneside vacant Sonja Tutty

People South Shields care home shortlisted for national award Ross Robertson

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Health Could South Tyneside's beaches and town centres become smoking-free zones? Kevin Clark

Health SHAPING UP: When you don’t feel like doing your workout, just ‘show up for yours... By The Newsroom

Health FEELING GREAT: ‘Mixing it up’ will help reduce risk of repetitive strain injury By The Newsroom

Health Blood donations urgently needed Hayley Lovely

Health New nursing service launches to support families living with dementia Hayley Lovely

Lifestyle Over 40,000 sick notes issued in South Tyneside last year Will Grimond

Health Work underway on new state-of-the-art £3m Critical Care Unit Neil Fatkin

Health Revealed: When North East Ambulance Service staff will vote on strike action Kevin Clark

People Brave mum who defied the odds shares message that 'it's okay to be different' Chris Cordner

Health Breast Cancer Awareness Month - signs to look out for Debra Fox

People Grieving mum to raise awareness of suicide following daughter's death Lisa Nightingale

Health South Tyneside leads the way on MMR jabs Katie Williams

People Grandad meets team who saved his life following heart attack at Great North Run Georgina Cutler

Health How busy is my GP? 21 surgeries ranked by most patients per doctor Kevin Clark

Health £300 welcome bonus for care home provider new employees Hayley Lovely

Health Fewer getting HIV tests in South Tyne Will Grimond

People See photos as the Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk returns to South Shields James Harrison

People More than 1,000 fundraisers join Alzheimer's Society Memory Walk Kevin Clark

Health Playwright opens up on battle with bowel cancer Ed Waugh

Health Health campaigners call for full maternity services to be restored after death Ross Robertson

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Health Viagra and erectile dysfunction drug use increases among South Tyneside men Tom Patterson

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Health Covid-19 vaccine bus rolls back into South Tyneside Hayley Lovely

Health Healthcare safety investigators make recommendations after death of baby girl Lisa Nightingale

Health Coroner questions safety after death of baby girl Lisa Nightingale

Health Family's heartbreak after baby girl dies following failings at birthing centre Lisa Nightingale

Health North East Ambulance Service staff to vote on strike action Kevin Clark