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Neil Bradshaw, in the Institute of Transplantation at the Freeman Hospital.

South Shields man celebrates 25 years since double transplant Holly Allton

Emergency services were called to Chichester Road in South Shields after concerns were raised for a man. Photo: Google Maps.

Man taken to hospital after suffering a ‘medical episode’ Ryan Smith

Whitburn Church of England Academy student Lydia Hart underwent heart surgery twice during her time at sixth form.

Double heart surgery student achieves university place Sophie Brownson

Kai Heslop and girlfriend Nicole Hughes following the surgery. Photo by Steven Lomas.

South Shields man, 20, continues fundraising for a specialised prosthetic leg Sophie Brownson

Kayleigh Llewellyn with her heart donor's aunt Vicki at the memory tree planted for Sinead Bree in Seaham.

Teenager saved by heart transplant meets the family of her donor Sophie Brownson

Sunderland's Northern Spire Bridge and Penshaw Monument were lit up yellow in honour of South Shields teen Kai Heslop. Images by Steven Lomas.

Iconic landmarks glow in honour of young South Shields man's courage Sophie Brownson

Lyndsay Ritson, with children Jack, nine, and Kayla, seven.

Sunderland mum with rare heart condition that could cause sudden death thanks 'l...

Mum Kayleigh Johnston with son Robbie.

Fundraiser in memory boy, three, who died from cancer hits £5,000 Sophie Brownson

Little Robbie Elliott tragically lost his battle with cancer after a brave fight.

Tributes paid after South Shields boy, three, tragically dies from cancer Sophie Brownson

A giant message in the sand to support Kai, who is having his leg amputated as he battles cancer

Giant message in the sand for cancer-battling teenager ahead of leg amputation Sophie Brownson

A giant message in the sand to support Kai, who is having his leg amputated as he battles cancer

Giant message in the sand for cancer-battling teenager Sophie Brownson

Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles has reached out to South Shields teenager Kai Heslop who is batting bone cancer.

Jamaal Lascelles sends touching letter to teenage fan facing leg amputation Sophie Brownson

Vaccine study appeal

Volunteer call for new vaccine study Tom Patterson

The auction will be conducted virtually at 10am on Wednesday, March 24.

Two church organs among instruments found in GP's living room Tony Gillan

The Energy Fitness spinathon team, who have raised funds for the Leukaemia Trust following the diagnosis of Lee Foster.

Spinathon team raises £1,100 in ill dad's name Fiona Thompson

Tributes outside East Boldon Infants school for longstanding lollipop man Alan Pyle.

Heartwarming tributes to well-loved East Boldon lollipop man

Dunstanburgh Castle in Northumberland.

NHS workers offered free stays in Northumberland to recuperate after crisis Ben O'Connell

Children's Heart Unit patient Faith with her sewing magazine and new tablet bought through then charity's coronavirus fund to entertain her whilst in hospital isolation.

How you can help the Children's Heart Unit Fund raise £15,000 to support youngst... Sophie Brownson

Families are being asked to decorate colourful ‘Hearts of Hope’ and put them in their windows to show support to CHUF's ‘Heart Families’ and key workers.

How you can show support for the Children's Heart Unit during the coronavirus pa... Sophie Brownson

Emma Corkin (centre) with daughter Ebbie (left) partner Tony and son Daniel.

Mum, 39, loses her fight for life 15 years after transplant Sarah Sinclair

Arthur Campbell, 70, manages the CHUF Shop in the Freeman Hospital.

Meet incredible 70-year-old volunteer Arthur who has helped to raise more than £... Sophie Brownson

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