Health Plan to close GP practice due to falling patient numbers has been put on hold Chris Binding

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Health 10 cancer signs you should never ignore Lloyd Bent

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People Mother's plea to bring son home after motorbike cra... Faye Dixon

People Doll house donation delights brave Willow as her ca... Faye Dixon

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Health Sunderland mum and daughter land national Slimming World advertising campaign Sophie Brownson

Health Social media myths blamed for rise in measles cases Tom Patterson

People The brave Sunderland student who cared for her dying mum during brave cancer battle Poppy Kennedy

Health Ambulance service plans to speed up heart attack help Tom Patterson

Health Daughter takes on Ben Nevis challenge to help mum with rare medical condition Tom Patterson

Lifestyle Seven tips to help you get into a routine for a healthier start to the day Graham Low

People Playpark horror as two children are injured Faye Dixon

Health Memory of brave four-year-old girl inspires police officers to help charity Tom Patterson

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Health How you can help the new Sunderland dementia charity carry out vital work Sophie Brownson

People Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall speaks about her anorexia battle Faye Dixon

Health 'He gave his life to the children here but forgot himself' - humanitarian caring for children in East Africa a... Sophie Brownson

Health Health chiefs say vital changes to stroke services are saving lives Ross Robertson

Health See how ‘smart’ houses help deal with dementia in Sunderland Tony Gillan

Health Award for talented Sunderland nurse - just months after she started in her job Ross Robertson

Health England captain and ex-Sunderland star Steph Houghton backs campaign to end period poverty Debra Fox

Lifestyle Ten exercise benefits that are not about weight loss Graham Low

Health Young mum battling rare condition hailed for bravery as she continues to smile throughout health ordeal Sophie Brownson

Council Vaping pilot scheme will see health chiefs promoting e-cigarettes in fight against smoking Chris Binding

Health New £6,000 kit to improve patient care at South Tyneside Hospital - thanks to League of Friends Ross Robertson

People New dad says bionic hand will "change his life" and help care for his son Faye Dixon

Health 'I know I will be in the best hands for my first baby' - mum to be on new midwife-led birthing centre at South... Ross Robertson

Health Honours for Sunderland Eye Infirmary team Ross Robertson

Health South Tyneside and Sunderland nurses and midwives focus on providing person-centred care Ross Robertson

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