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Health These are the food hygiene ratings for hotels, guest houses and B&Bs in Sunderland Lloyd Bent

Health Echo readers call for access to cannabis-based medic... Faye Dixon

Health Disabled woman was unable to feel pain of flesh-eati... Sophie Brownson

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Health Epidyolex and Sativex: NHS England can now prescribe cannabis-bas... Lloyd Bent

People Two cannabis-based medicines recommended for NHS use for the firs... Poppy Kennedy

Health Date set for courageous Sunderland youngster Chloe Gray set to un... Sophie Brownson

Health Fitness guru Joe Wicks works out with Sunderland youngsters for C... Sophie Brownson

People Former soldier who was told he may never walk again gets his ... Sue Kirby

Lifestyle Norovirus alert: Shopping trolleys are spreading winter vomit... Rhona Shennan

Health Sunderland laboratory set to help tackle snoring with revolut... Katy Wheeler

Health Medics issue warning as Sunderland dubbed 'painkiller capital' - with 145,000 prescriptions in just six months Ross Robertson

Health Your health: 12 plants and herbs for natural remedies Sue Wilkinson

Health The ratings of 14 Sunderland care homes that have been inspected by watchdogs in 2019 Sophie Brownson

Health Health bosses apologise after tragic death of young Sunderland mum on Boxing Day Sophie Brownson

People Washington woman shares brave journey after brain tumour surgery on Halloween Faye Dixon

People Crash victim Gary Sloan honoured by fundraising team he helped establish Katy Wheeler

People Sunderland's own Hot Pod Yoga ready to launch Fiona Thompson

Health Promising new eczema jab eases symptoms in one month giving hope to millions Claire Schofield

Health These are Sunderland's 11 lowest rated G... Sophie Brownson

Health These are Sunderland's best 15 GP practi... Sophie Brownson

Crime Organised crime team on the trail of Ins... Fiona Thompson

People Mental health matters at heart of new gr... Fiona Thompson

Lifestyle Digital NHS prescriptions: government la... Conor Marlborough

Health Norovirus warning: outbreaks of highly c... Claire Schofield

Health Calls for possession of illegal drugs to be decriminalised: ... Lloyd Bent

Health Woman marries love of her life at Sunderland Royal Hospital ... Sophie Brownson

Health Full of cold? Follow this expert advice to make yourself fee... Sophie Brownson

Health See the incredible transformation of Seaham mum who now weig... Sophie Brownson

Health Bernard Matthews Turkey Dinosaurs recall: Iceland pr... Lloyd Bent

Health Residents urged to have say on future of Sunderland ... Gavin Ledwith

Lifestyle Antenatal appointments: can I take time off work to ... Helen Johnson

Health Sunderland MP says 'flawed' benefits assessments lea... Gavin Ledwith

News Zantac heartburn drug recalled over fears it could c... Claire Schofield

Health Patients urged to only attend A&E in emergencies to ... Sarah Sinclair

Lifestyle Tesco Indian ready meals recalled over fears they could trigger nut allergies Claire Schofield

News Pasco Foods Ltd: cooking sauces recalled due to botulism fears Conor Marlborough

Health MP urges more people to take advantage of free winter flu jabs as more than half fail to get vaccinated Gavin Ledwith

Health Velux roof window warning: faulty sheet glass could spontaneously break Lloyd Bent

Education Youngsters are recognised for mental health work Tony Gillan

Sport Paralympic golden boy Josef Craig reveals he tried to take his own life four times Kevin Clark

Health Family of mum who lost fight with brain tumour open up about 'heartbreaking' effects of illness Sophie Brownson

Health Dad saves a stranger’s life after wife was inspired by brave Sunderland schoolgirl Chloe Gray Sophie Brownson

Lifestyle Start with small steps and avoid drastic action to improve your health Graham Low

People Family of Sunderland grandad who had rare form of Motor Neurone Disease rally round to help others Fiona Thompson

Things To Do A new exhibition uses cell specimens as art to open up discussions on women's health Katy Wheeler

Health Off duty medic saves neighbour's life after he collapsed in the street while washing his car Tom Patterson

Health Stunning makeover pictures as Sunderland hairdresser supports women for Stand Up To Cancer campaign Kevin Clark

Health These are the best dentists in Sunderland - according to CQC inspections Claire Schofield

Health Teen cancer survivor urges people to donate their clothes to raise money for Cancer Research Candice Farrow

Health Meet the generous hospital staff who bring home comforts to Sunderland Royal patients Sophie Brownson

Health The 21 care homes in and around Sunderland ordered to improve by the CQC in 2019 Claire Schofield

Health Sunderland MP's plea for people to take 'drink-free days' to reduce alcohol's devastating impact on health Debra Fox

Health NHS chiefs in Sunderland reveal their plans to deal with no-deal Brexit Chris Binding

Health Meet the inspiring brothers who tackled MS head on with Great North Run achievement Sophie Brownson

People Tyne Tees presenter Pam Royle supports skin cancer test research Fiona Thompson

Health Health chiefs join forces to deliver hard hitting message to pregnant women who smoke Mark Payne

Health Call from Sunderland's health expert to cap booze price to help cut North East's drink problem Fiona Thompson

Lifestyle A lack of effort between exercising is the problem when things go wrong Graham Low

Health Sunderland mums gather to honour breastfeeding champion Tony Gillan