Doctors

Austin with his mam, Gemma.

I’m going to run three miles while undergoing cancer treatment

Kieran Reilly has revealed he has broken his foot.

BMX Olympian Kieran Reilly reveals horror break during attempted trick

Comedian Ross Noble had to cancel dates on his stand-up tour after being hospitalised

Comedian released from hospital after missing first show in 33 years

Dr Clara Doran has turned personal experience into a revolution in caring for brain health

The GP who left medicine to help people beat brain fog

Bonnie Spence had just turned 5-years-old when she was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of childhood cancer - Rhabdoid Sarcoma

Lancs girl, 5, given just months to live after complaining of sore arm

Jarrow MP Kate Osborne.

MP reflects on the state of the NHS as she recovers from surgery

Patients regularly ask when they can have sex again

'Low impact' sex guide for injured lovers recovering from surgery

Maureen Summerill, Michael Ganley of the Fans Museum, Emma Scott, Directorate Manager Urology, Gary Bennett and Stuart McCracken, Clinical Director for Urology, with the cheque presented to the trust's charity.

Gary Bennett hands over cheque to the doctors who saved his life

Water beads have been linked to deaths in children abroad and caused serious harm to children in the UK.

Doctors issue warning over giving water beads as a gift to children

The Christmas holidays will impact the opening hours of your doctor’s surgery.

Where to go if you need medical care over the Christmas holidays

MPs gathered to hear the result of the vote on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. PIC: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

What happens next with the assisted dying bill?

Stanley Riches.

Man with a ‘habit’ of breaching his sex offence order avoids jail

If passed the bill means that terminally ill adults in England and Wales who have six months to live will legally have the choice to end their life.

Assisted dying bill UK: What is the proposed law?

Emma Lewell-Buck, MP for South Shields, is calling for proper scrutiny of assisted dying Private Members Bill.

'Assisted death' needs proper scrutiny to avoid 'dangerous path'

Jo Shaw Pyke is raising awareness after she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

Mum’s surprise as cancer fundraiser reaches almost £18,000

Megan Patrick, from South Shields, is among the finalists of Miss Great Britain 2024.

I reached the Miss Great Britain finals despite a rare brain condition
A South Shields mum-of-two has overcome a rare brain condition to reach the finals of Miss Great Britain 2024.
Ryan Smith

Pharmacists can diagnose and treat many common health conditions. (Photo: Andy Buchanan/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

List of 11 health conditions your pharmacist can diagnose and treat

Jo Shaw Pyke is raising awareness after she was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

Mum-of-two raises awareness after rare incurable cancer diagnosis

How could we not include Great North runner Colin Burgin-Plews who, as Big Pink Dress, raised £150,000 from his charity runs.

Fundraising legend Big Pink Dress steps back from the Great North Run

Matilda Crome at her hospital check-up.

'My weight plummeted to five stone and I nearly died'

Expert reveals why we shouldn't rely on voice assistants for medical advice. (Photo: Pexels, Jonathan Borba)

Tech expert warns against using voice assistants for medical advice

Almost a quarter of people do not know the difference between a physicians associate and a doctor a new poll has discovered. (Photo: Pexel/Etatics Inc)

What is the difference between a physician associate and a doctor?

Here are 8 top tips from our experts on how to stay healthy at Glastonbury Festival. (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images, NENAD MIHAJLOVIC/AFP via Getty Images)

How to stay well at Glastonbury and avoid these 8 common mishaps

Junior doctors are striking for five days ahead of the general election. (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Junior doctors go on strike for 11th time - this is how much they make

Georgia Hunter outside court. Picture c/o North News and Pictures.

Watch as a driver inhaled laughing gas before causing a ‘horror crash’

Louise Parker suffered a nightmare after a doctor falsely accused her of abusing her daughter, Robyn. Photo: North News.

South Shields mum wrongly accused of abusing her poorly daughter

Sheila Graber at work.

Animator Sheila Graber recognised with a national animal charity award
Internationally renowned animator Sheila Graber has received a national award.
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Delightful Dick Van Dyke makes Diagnosis Murder must-watch crime series

The man asked to be taken on his journey from South Shields Interchange. Photo: National World.

South Shields taxi refused to pick up partially sighted man with dog

South Shields FC bus crash survivor recalls pulling fans from wreckage

William with his mum Mihaela and dad Simon. William Howard, nine, was told by doctors his initial symptom, a twitch in his right leg, could be down to stress from playing Minecraft but in fact he has a rare and deadly disease.

We thought Minecraft was making our son ill but he had deadly disease

Three year old Robyn Parker, and Jessica Bootes, 15

Teen takes on GNR to help ill kid after life-changing car crash battle

I was in so much pain as I recovered from my C-section with Layla

LIFE IS LOVELY: C-Sections aren't the easy way out

EMMA LEWELL-BUCK: The Problem with Physician Associates

Uber and Uber Eats offer NHS staff working over Christmas free food and travel

NHS workers can claim free travel at Christmas thanks to Uber

Brushing up on life-changing habits.

RICHARD: Brush with self-help influencers took my breath away

Dawn Schamely, 40, spent eight months in agony after her C-section scar became infected. (Picture: SWNS)

"My C-sec scar became infected - I spent eight months in agony"

There are currently 7.75m people on NHS waiting lists across the country.

NHS waiting lists could reach 8m by next summer

Drop-in clinics to get Covid-19 boosters and flu vaccinations

Joe Caffrey will play the role of Steven in Ben Gettins’ first play, Wearmouth, staged from Monday, September 4 to Wednesday, September 6 at The Customs House in South Shields.

Veteran actor to star in Sunderland writer's debut play about SAFC fans

A large television screen near Manchester Crown Court broadcasts the judge sentencing convicted hospital nurse Lucy Letby. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

LEGAL EAGLE: Following Lucy Letby conviction, will legislation to compel defenda...

Stock image of woman holding her head in pain

World first as ‘alive and wriggling’ worm found in woman’s brain

Sir David Jason apologises after missing fan event for health reasons

A family statement confirmed Bryan Randall died after secretly battling Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - Credit: Getty

Sandra Bullock's longtime partner dead at 57 after secret ALS battle

Anita Carey played Brenda Summers and Joyce Smudley in Coronation Street between 1978 and 1997, as well as a starring role in Doctors - Credit: BBC

Coronation Street and Doctors star dead at 75 after cancer battle

Glenn Lilley after she fell face first into the door as she collapsed before the tumour was discovered.

Woman with brain tumour wakes up thinking she’s 28 years younger

Jessy Williams with her daughter Sky

Mum has one of smallest babies ever born in UK - weighing 350g

Susan Morrison ‘showed solidarity’ with junior doctors

Junior doctors in England start their 5 day walkout

A book has been created for parents and caregivers - so they can be well-equipped, should they have to perform CPR on a child

A book has been created to teach parents CPR

Meghan Trainor has welcomed her second child with husband Daryl Sabara named Barry Bruce (Photo by Santiago Felipe/Getty Images)

Meghan Trainor welcomes second baby and he has a surprising name

Katie Price reveals ADHD diagnosis & says her ‘brain is wired differently

‘My brain is wired differently’ - Katie Price reveals health diagnosis

Senior doctors or consultants in England have voted to strike over pay for two days in July.

Senior doctors to strike for 48 hours in July over pay

An urgent NHS health warning has been issued

Urgent health alert as NHS junior doctors begin 72 hour strike

Sky News host breaks down live on air after discussing cancer battle

Warning as most common day to have severe heart attack revealed

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