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A student nurse forced to 'sofa surf' after becoming a victim of Britain's rental crisis has won a £5M house in the Omaze prize draw. Picture: Omaze/SWNS

Student nurse forced to 'sofa surf' wins £5m London townhouse

NHS staff can claim free coffee from Starbucks for one day only

Healthwatch Hartlepool chief executive Christopher Akers-Belcher is worried by reports that people are pulling their own teeth out because they cannot get appointments with dentists.

Fears that people are 'pulling out their own teeth'

Problem of discarded inhalers (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Inhaler disposal causes environmental blight

The large scale development will cover five areas of land totalling 61.4 hectares north of the A689 at Wynyard Park, Hartlepool. Pic via Google Maps.

Plans to build up to 1,200 new homes are approved

The large scale development will cover five areas of land totalling 61.4 hectares north of the A689, Wynyard Park, Hartlepool. Pic via Google Maps.

Boost in bid to build 1,200 new homes

Cllr Chris McEwan will run for Tees Valley Mayor in 2024.

Labour confirm Tees Valley Mayor candidate

A newborn baby in the maternity ward at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey on May 22, 2020 in Frimley, United Kingdom. (Stock Image. Credit: Steve Parsons - Pool/Getty Images)

Bereaved families call for inquiry into NHS maternity services

There are currently 7.75m people on NHS waiting lists across the country.

NHS waiting lists could reach 8m by next summer

The researchers analysed data from 365 hospitals (Image: Adobe/NationalWorld/Kim Mogg)

167,000 people caught Covid in hospital during England's second wave

Greta Thunberg was among those speaking at the protest in central London. Credit: XR/Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images.

'Oily Money Out': Greta Thunberg joins protesters in central London

Poor incontinence care costs NHS over half a billion pounds a year

Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Credit: Getty

Labour Party vows to turn NHS "on its head" with fundamental reform

Blocks affected by RAAC at the site of the University Hospital of North Tees. Picture: North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust.

RAAC discovered in buildings at main hospital serving Hartlepool

Kath Tarn, head of outpatients and place based care, with outpatients booking team members Janet Fields and Angela Wild.

Patients to access new booking system in pilot scheme

Many adults don't give their serious eye problems enough attention
Four in 10 Brits are turning a blind eye to potentially serious eye problems – as many think their sight is ‘good enough to get by’.

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Ken Livingstone suffering from Alzheimer’s, family announces

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

39% of children can't see a dentist - and it's worse for adults

Junior doctors have already walked out this year

NHS warns consultant and junior doctor strikes will disrupt care

Harriet Moxon with her five-year-old daughter Eve. Photo by Charlotte Ridgeon (Harriet's twin sister).

Mum says she's lucky to be alive after being hit by a car on holiday

Do you recognise anyone?

75 archive pictures to mark the 75th anniversary of the NHS

Pedestrians walk in the midday sun past the Palace of Westminster in central London on September 6, 2023 as the late summer heatwave continues.

Saturday set to be hottest day of the year, according to Met Office

Wegovy is now available on the NHS

Weight-loss injection Wegovy now available on the NHS

Asking “what services you think should be returned to our hospital?”

JILL MORTIMER MP: My survey is seeking to know what matters to you the most

The programme is delivered by the Royal Voluntary Service and the GoodSAM app on behalf of the NHS.

100 recruits needed for NHS volunteer scheme

NHS nurse Kelly Foster, who failed her GCSEs

Woman becomes high ranking senior NHS nurse despite failing GCSEs
Meet the high-ranking senior NHS nurse who failed all her GCSEs and says “failing them is not the end of the world.”

Outside Countess of Chester Hospital

Former nursing director suspended following Lucy Letby trial

Shot taken during the rehearsals of 'Stripped Down'.

New production set to film in Hartlepool hospital this weekend

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s brother Charlie has died of cancer aged 53

Jeremy Hunt’s brother dies from cancer aged 53

Jellyfishes have been spotted on the beach at Seaton Carew.

People urged to remain vigilant after jellyfish sightings on Seaton Carew beach

Sharon has looked back on her lengthy career at the NHS.

Family tragedy inspired nurse’s lengthy NHS career

North Tees Hospital, in Stockton. Credit: Ian Cooper/Teesside Live.

Hospital trust needs to save £20m and tackle crumbling buildings

A list of 18 medical conditions that could see you banned from flying

Angry allotment holders at a meeting earlier this year at Stranton allotments to discuss potential rent rises. Picture by FRANK REID

Planned 100 per cent rent rise for allotments is scrapped

Patients are advised to attend outpatient appointments as normal during strike action by the BMA.

Hospital trust warns of 'delays and disruption' during strike

Susan Morrison ‘showed solidarity’ with junior doctors

Junior doctors in England start their 5 day walkout

Jay Pattinson starts physiotherapy after his spinal injury.

Family organise fundraiser to support son’s paralysis journey

The Heugh Yarners knit 'Cedric' the Sea Serpent, which comprises over 200 wool circles for his scales.

Mystery Hartlepool knitters welcome Tall Ships Races with new colourful display

Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake, a man with almost zero no-claims bonus, in Extraction 2 (photo: Netflix/Jasin Boland PA)

Just how do action heroes get third party insurance?

Medical historian reveals the biggest moments in history for the NHS

Medical historian reveals the biggest moments in history for the NHS

Hannah Ingram-Moore and her late father Captain Tom Moore (Photo: Getty Images)

Daughter of Sir Captain Tom Moore ordered to tear down home spa

Secondary school children will now get to have their flu vaccinations to reduce the risk of transmission to more vulnerable groups. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

Flu vaccines to be offered to secondary pupils from September

Men's singles: The two-time Wimbledon champion (2013 and 2016) returns to SW19 looking to build on back-to-back Challenger Tour wins at Surbiton and Nottingham last month.

Andy Murray leads poignant tributes to NHS for 75th anniversary

More healthcare workers are walking out over their long-standing dispute over pay (Mary Turner/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

NHS strikes disrupt nearly 650,000 appointments

Christopher Akers-Belcher (second left) at a cardio rehab session with Michelle Peevor, Nikki Lilley and Mick Fawcett.

Former council leader back to fitness after heart attack

Blue Light Card holders will be able to get exclusive offers this weekend

Blue Light Weekend launches with huge offers - how to claim

Tom Hardy bedtime stories: Actor returns to CBeebies with Zog & the Flying Doctors celebrating 75 years of NHS

CBeebies Bedtime Stories: Tom Hardy returns for 6 new episodes

“As part of the Armed Forces Parliamentary scheme, I am able to see first-hand the dedication of our service personnel and would like to thank them for all that they do.”

JILL MORTIMER MP: So moved by the sacrifices of our Armed Forces personnel

The NHS is aiming to tackle declining breast screening attendance in England with conveniently placed sites

Supermarket car park to host ‘vital’ NHS breast cancer units

Gang who used ‘Thank you NHS van’ to transport 100kg drugs during pandemic jailed for almost 100 years

Gang who used ‘Thank you NHS van’ to transport cocaine & heroin jailed

Asda is making huge changes to its blue lights discount scheme

Asda makes huge change to blue lights discount scheme

An urgent NHS health warning has been issued

Urgent health alert as NHS junior doctors begin 72 hour strike

The University Hospital of Hartlepool.

Advice during junior doctors strike