Freeman Hospital

South Shields-based Evolve Fitness has donated 60 Easter bunnies to Calli's Heart Campaign.

I’m helping parents of children with heart conditions to exercise

Morrisons, in Jarrow.

Man vows to change after being drunk and disorderly outside Morrisons

Emma Shaughnessy, the headteacher of St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, with pupils Isabella Brown and Bobby Thompson who have both underwent major heart surgery.

Primary school inspired after two pupils underwent major heart surgery

Cheryl Archbold's Arctic Challenge will raise money for The Charlie and Carter Foundation.

Sunderland mum's Arctic trek for charity

Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes.

'Incredible' - NUFC fans will love Bruno's heartfelt Xmas message

The fundraisers trekked to Everest Base Camp to raise money for the Red Sky Foundation.

Fundraisers take on Everest to raise amazing amount for heart charity

Nabela Salem and Craig Dunn, with their daughter, Serena.

My mam died from a brain tumour and now my partner has the same thing

Jason Bryant (left) presenting the painting to Dr Chris Benson.

I wouldn’t be here without all their help following my heart attack

Mac, a 12-year-old German Shepherd cross, has brought plenty of joy to North East NHS staff over the last few years.

Former Dogs Trust rescue comforted NHS staff as Hospital Chaplain dog

An artists impression of how the proposed Sir Bobby Robson Institute could look.

Proposals unveiled for the £30million Sir Bobby Robson Institute

Look at Beatrix Archbold now! Here she is in her uniform for her first day at school.

Bea's first school day after heart transplant

Colin Burgin-Plews who has been given the news that there are no signs of his cancer.

'Amazing news' Local delight as fundraiser makes huge announcement

Colin Burgin-Plews who has been given the news that there are no signs of his cancer.

Emotional news from fundraising star 'Big Pink Dress' Colin

Colin Burgin-Plews in one of his many amazing dresses that he has used to raise money for charity.

‘Big Pink Dress’ Colin to run despite cancer battle

Beatrix Archbold who couldn’t wait for Christmas to come.

'You might save a life': mum's organ donation message

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
Fundraising legend Colin Burgin-Plews has confirmed that he will not take part in the 2024 Great North Run.
Ryan Smith

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

South Shields man celebrates 25 years since double transplant

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’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
A giant message has been written in the sand to wish a courageous teenager good luck ahead of surgery to amputate his leg.
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

Vaccine study appeal

Volunteer call for new vaccine study

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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 £...

Olly celebrating reaching his £100,000 target at the '100k and call it a day' charity ball

See how the amazing Olly Mckenna fought back from a brain tumour to raise £100,0...

ParkingEye runs the car park at the Sunderland Royal Hospital and the city's eye infirmary.

This is how much car parking costs at NHS hospitals in Tyne and Wear

Fundraising superhero Olly McKenna with parents Jason and Jill.

Teenager who underwent 'gruesome' treatment to fight back from brain tumour eyes...

Anchor Hanover scheme managers Diane Henry, Sharon Baily, Ian Short, Vicky Messton and Margaret Ali organised a charity event at the Royal British Legion Club, South Shields, in aid of Daft as a Brush.

This is how South Shields residents raised cash for cancer patients

David Ducasse has now quit smoking after his health ordeal.

David Ducasse shares important message as he recovers after suffering heart atta...

Gazette readers have been sending messages of support to David Ducasse following his heart attack.

South Shields community sends well-wishes to Scooch star David Ducasse after hea...

Former Scooch star and Slimming World consultant David Ducasse has suffered a heart attack.

Former Scooch and Eurovision star David Ducasse in hospital after heart attack

Lacey Mae Davidson with her mum Margaret Holden.

Amazing youngster defies the odds to live

‘I wouldn’t be here now’ - how a TV advert about lung cancer saved this woman’s ...

Shaun Sheldon before the lost the weight.

Inspirational dad starts 10st weight loss journey after struggling to breath bec...

Carter Cookson. Photo by: GoFundMe/PA.

How the legacy of South Shields baby Carter Cookson will live on

Pensioner Bob Brabon in residents only parking permit for visitors row.

Council moves to help Jarrow pensioner in permit parking row for carers

Carter Cookson.

Parents of South Shields baby Carter Cookson hope more people will join organ do...

Carter Cookson urgently needs a heart transplant.
Photo by Sarah Cookson.

Parents of Carter Cookson vow to 'keep fighting' as son awaits heart transplant

Fundraiser in aid of the Cookson family in light of Carter Cookson's plight. From left Alisa Curtis, Sonia Anderson, Kelly Kirkbride and Sara Fada

'˜Overwhelming' response to fundraiser for family of baby Carter Cookson, who ne...

Sarah Cookson cuddles her newborn son Carter for the first time.

Sarah and Chris Cookson launch #findaheartforcarter in transplant appeal for the...

Robert Allen in the Complementary Therapy Suite with Angela Jackson.

First cancer patients check out new therapy suite created thanks to the Sir Bobb...

James lost his life in April 2016.

Inquest to start into death of South Shields man shot by police

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