Health

Barry and Vicky Thompson at Darlington Baptist Church in Corporation Road

The couple who transformed a disused Darlington church into a lifeline community hub

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen at the University Hospital of North Tees

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen at the University Hospital of North Tees

Mayor and health boss have 'good open conversation' about new hospital pledge

Referee 'saved player's life' by stopping game after injury as bleed found on brain

Among those featured is Sergeant Elaine Malcolm, a Federation member who opens up about losing her father to suicide when she was just 12 years old

Among those featured is Sergeant Elaine Malcolm, a Federation member who opens up about losing her father to suicide when she was just 12 years old

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Police sergeant who lost dad to suicide at age 12 now runs Darlington support group

The development on the riverside at Stockton

The development on the riverside at Stockton

New health centre 'will provide another 100,000 appointments a year'

From left, John Dodds, Peter Fall, Annabelle Fall, Polly the paramedic, Shell Raine, Tina Watson of Barclays and Clare Deacon

From left, John Dodds, Peter Fall, Annabelle Fall, Polly the paramedic, Shell Raine, Tina Watson of Barclays and Clare Deacon

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Double celebration for charity concert organiser as he gets cancer all-clear

James, Fiona and Hudson

James, Fiona and Hudson

Great North Run

Two-year-old's rare liver cancer discovered in Dubai during vaccine appointment

Middlesbrough blue badge parking permit misuse plea

Middlesbrough blue badge parking permit misuse plea

Call for illegal use of blue badge parking permits to be tackled

Dhadly Supermarket

Dhadly Supermarket

Darlington supermarket hit with one star food hygiene rating

Rosie Page outside Herriot Hospice@The Lambert

Rosie Page outside Herriot Hospice@The Lambert

Community open day as charity prepares to launch new hospice

Darlington Memorial Hospital.

Darlington Memorial Hospital.

Woman says elderly dad spent 10 hours waiting for bed in Darlington A&E

Health advisor Rachel Smith at Practice Plus Group's new NHS 111 centre at Cavendish House, Prince's Wharf, Thornaby

Health advisor Rachel Smith at Practice Plus Group's new NHS 111 centre at Cavendish House, Prince's Wharf, Thornaby

The reality of working in a 111 NHS call centre - from heart attacks to mental health

Complaints linked to the smell from Ashcourt Quarry, near Newton Aycliffe, were first reported in 2023.

Complaints linked to the smell from Ashcourt Quarry, near Newton Aycliffe, were first reported in 2023.

Reports of skin rashes and headaches linked to 'rotten eggs' smell from quarry

John Young, 79, from Gilling West, near Richmond, was diagnosed with liposarcoma in 2016 after first noticing a lump in his leg in 2014, which he initially thought was a muscle

John Young, 79, from Gilling West, near Richmond, was diagnosed with liposarcoma in 2016 after first noticing a lump in his leg in 2014, which he initially thought was a muscle

Great North Run

Three generations of family to support grandfather by doing Great North Run

Laura Ashurst, 56, from Stokesley, was first diagnosed with cancer 23 years ago when her son was six months old and her daughter was three

Laura Ashurst, 56, from Stokesley, was first diagnosed with cancer 23 years ago when her son was six months old and her daughter was three

Mum of two is 'one of longest incurable cancer survivors' 23 years after diagnosis

In North Yorkshire and York, ten per cent of the providers surveyed said it took over three weeks to get a patient admitted into their care

In North Yorkshire and York, ten per cent of the providers surveyed said it took over three weeks to get a patient admitted into their care

Patients 'left in hospital for up to a month' before discharge to care home

Members of the practice in cover photo: Kate Holmes, Jess Mitford, Lynsey Jenkins, Dr Alastair Baines, Helen Parry, Liz Stewart, Melanie Marsden, Tracy Dennis, Dr Patrick Holmes

Members of the practice in cover photo: Kate Holmes, Jess Mitford, Lynsey Jenkins, Dr Alastair Baines, Helen Parry, Liz Stewart, Melanie Marsden, Tracy Dennis, Dr Patrick Holmes

GP practice to open in Darlington village after seven years in temporary building

Phil Hawthorne of The Good Racing Co, Alex Brandon-Davis - Senior Brewer at Black Sheep Brewery, Rob Burrow MBE and Lindsey Burrow

Phil Hawthorne of The Good Racing Co, Alex Brandon-Davis - Senior Brewer at Black Sheep Brewery, Rob Burrow MBE and Lindsey Burrow

More than £27,000 raised by beer brewed in honour of rugby legend Rob Burrow

Helen Farndale at the start of her weight loss journey

Helen Farndale at the start of her weight loss journey

Woman sheds seven stones after taking plunge with Aquafit classes

Patient announced 'dead' by ambulance workers shows signs of life in hospital

Patient announced 'dead' by ambulance workers shows signs of life in hospital

CQC launches investigation into death of Darlington woman wrongly declared dead

Jill Winterburn, the longest-serving volunteer with the Dogs Trust in Darlington

Jill Winterburn, the longest-serving volunteer with the Dogs Trust in Darlington

Darlington volunteer who does thousands of dog walks - but doesn't own a pooch

Sofa surfing stock image

Sofa surfing stock image

Darlington mum and baby still sofa surfing after 10 month wait for temporary housing

The Northern Echo Summer Essentials Campaign

The Northern Echo Summer Essentials Campaign

summer essentials

More than 2,000 items donated to Darlington uniform exchange after campaign launch

Lake Gormire and the Vale of York from Sutton Bank

Lake Gormire and the Vale of York from Sutton Bank

Herriot Hike open for entries to raise vital funds for hospice charity

Wensleydale Railway hosted members of the Northallerton & District ME/CFS Support Group

Wensleydale Railway hosted members of the Northallerton & District ME/CFS Support Group

Heritage railway hosts visit by ME/CFS support group

A blood donor centre sign

A blood donor centre sign

People in region urged to donate blood after UK amber 'critical' shortage level

The World Cup winner surprised staff and patients alike on a visit to the place of his son's birth.

The World Cup winner surprised staff and patients alike on a visit to the place of his son's birth.

North East football legend surprises new parents at hospital maternity unit

Wendy Robinson who has sewerage issues at her home in Low Coniscliffe Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Wendy Robinson who has sewerage issues at her home in Low Coniscliffe Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Darlington woman has had sewage coming up through sink and shower for years

Patient announced 'dead' by ambulance workers wakes up in hospital

Patient announced 'dead' by ambulance workers wakes up in hospital

Investigation ongoing into Darlington patient wrongly declared dead

The Woodley family pictured Steven, Ophelia 5, Barney 1 and mum Abbi

The Woodley family pictured Steven, Ophelia 5, Barney 1 and mum Abbi

Darlington girl, 5, spreads joy despite countless surgeries for cranial condition

NFU Mutual Agent, Michael Hilyer with Friends of the Friarage Administrator, Celia Curry and Co-Chair, Susan Watson

NFU Mutual Agent, Michael Hilyer with Friends of the Friarage Administrator, Celia Curry and Co-Chair, Susan Watson

Eye Appeal reaches almost £50,000 as new donation announced

Quarry operator says tests of 'foul stench' at County Durham site raised no concerns

Quarry operator says tests of 'foul stench' at County Durham site raised no concerns

Quarry operator says tests of 'foul stench' at County Durham site raised no concerns

Concerns over the cause of the smell from Ashcourt Quarry were first reported in 2023.

Concerns over the cause of the smell from Ashcourt Quarry were first reported in 2023.

Awful stench continues to 'poision the air' say Darlington residents near quarry

Joanna Mason has spoken about the importance of supporting Graham Lee and his family

Joanna Mason has spoken about the importance of supporting Graham Lee and his family

Jo Mason welcomes Yorkshire racing festival’s ‘fantastic’ support for injured jockey

Heather with husband Lee Sawyer.

Heather with husband Lee Sawyer.

Darlington grandma's plea to receive potentially life changing breast cancer drug

Lyndon Longhorne achieves his dream of competing in the Paralympics as he dives into the pool at Tokyo

Lyndon Longhorne achieves his dream of competing in the Paralympics as he dives into the pool at Tokyo

County Durham Paralympic hero Lyndon Longhorne retires – and reveals new challenge

Leyburn Ladies Choir have raised funds in support of the Friends of the Friarage Hospital Eye Appeal

Leyburn Ladies Choir have raised funds in support of the Friends of the Friarage Hospital Eye Appeal

Something to sing about: Choirs raise almost £1,500 for Friarage Eye Appeal

Rishi Sunak at the summer solstice pop-up pub in Potto

Rishi Sunak at the summer solstice pop-up pub in Potto

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Rishi Sunak column: The Friarage Hospital remains my No 1 priority

Outside Glebe House Surgery in Bedale, Sarah Walker of the RSPB and Kiri Wood of the YDNPA hold the new calendars, accompanied by health practitioners, from left to right, Karen Andrews, Kate Marriott, Teresa Sanderson, Janet Clapham, Georgia Spence and

Outside Glebe House Surgery in Bedale, Sarah Walker of the RSPB and Kiri Wood of the YDNPA hold the new calendars, accompanied by health practitioners, from left to right, Karen Andrews, Kate Marriott, Teresa Sanderson, Janet Clapham, Georgia Spence and

NHS staff trained in offering 'nature prescriptions'

Richmondshire Orchestra, will be supporting local charity Herriot Hospice Homecare at their next concert, 'Vive les Olympiques!' on Sunday, July 14 at The Gardens Rooms, Tennants

Richmondshire Orchestra, will be supporting local charity Herriot Hospice Homecare at their next concert, 'Vive les Olympiques!' on Sunday, July 14 at The Gardens Rooms, Tennants

Community orchestra's Olympic-themed concert in aid of hospice charity

Peter Fall on stage with wife Barbara at The Barn That Rocks 2024, thanking the crowd for their support

Peter Fall on stage with wife Barbara at The Barn That Rocks 2024, thanking the crowd for their support

Barn That Rocks organiser reveals amazing sum raised at 2024 concert

Panto characters from Northallerton Variety Company hand a cheque to representatives of Bloodrun EVS outside the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton

Panto characters from Northallerton Variety Company hand a cheque to representatives of Bloodrun EVS outside the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton

Northallerton panto proceeds donated to health good causes

People about to set off on the Richmond Dementia Awareness Walk

People about to set off on the Richmond Dementia Awareness Walk

Walkers put their best foot forward to raise awareness of dementia

Young abseilers Paloma Sharman, Theo Newman and Matthew Johnston

Young abseilers Paloma Sharman, Theo Newman and Matthew Johnston

Roseberry Topping abseil raises £11,000 for Marie Curie

The Harvey family and friends raising funds in Northallerton on Saturday

The Harvey family and friends raising funds in Northallerton on Saturday

Family's busking session for pancreatic cancer raises £1,500

Thirsk Friends of the Lambert fundraising group

Thirsk Friends of the Lambert fundraising group

Fundraising group generates £70,000 for hospice charity

Peter Gibson welcomes opening of new Urgent Dental Access Centre at Firthmoor Communit Centre

Peter Gibson welcomes opening of new Urgent Dental Access Centre at Firthmoor Communit Centre

Long-awaited opening of urgent dental treatment centre in Darlington is welcomed

Sarah Robinson handing over the £10,090 she raised after having her head shaved, to staff at the Robert Ogden Centre

Sarah Robinson handing over the £10,090 she raised after having her head shaved, to staff at the Robert Ogden Centre

Dental nurse's headshave raises incredible £10,000 for cancer centre

Chris Dunne with the new ACUSON Juniper Ultrasound System at the Friarage Hospital

Chris Dunne with the new ACUSON Juniper Ultrasound System at the Friarage Hospital

New ultrasound scanner at Friarage aims to cut patient waiting times

The River Swale at Brompton

The River Swale at Brompton

Stretch of river poses 'serious risk' to public health, campaign meeting told

Health professionals and patients will become the first in North Yorkshire to use natural prescriptions

Health professionals and patients will become the first in North Yorkshire to use natural prescriptions

Natural prescriptions to be used to tackle mental ill health across North Yorkshire

In April 2023, Scores of fish were found dead in the Richmondshire area, with Holme Beck, Gilling Beck and Skeeby Beck all affected - amid issues over pollution linked to the River Swale

In April 2023, Scores of fish were found dead in the Richmondshire area, with Holme Beck, Gilling Beck and Skeeby Beck all affected - amid issues over pollution linked to the River Swale

Environment Agency

Update issued on investigation over dozens of dead fish linked to pollution

Participants in Darlington's Race For Life ran, jogged and walked around the circuit to raise money for Cancer Research UK

Participants in Darlington's Race For Life ran, jogged and walked around the circuit to raise money for Cancer Research UK

Darlington Race for Life sees hundreds turn out for Cancer Research

Lewis Richardson, with sister Jade (L) and mum Julie (R).

Lewis Richardson, with sister Jade (L) and mum Julie (R).

Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust

'Kind, caring' man found dead at new flat days after leaving mental health hospital