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Sutton man saves wife's life by performing CPR during cardiac arrest
When 47-year-old Kat collapsed at home, her husband Chris performed chest compressions under the guidance of a 999 call handler until param…
TransPennine Express safeguarding lead Steve O’Callaghan awarded British Empire Medal
Steve O’Callaghan has received a British Empire Medal for his two decades of work in rail safety and crime prevention. By introducing initi…
Northumberland head chef Ian Waller wins national sustainability award
Ian Waller, head chef at Restaurant Pine in East Wallhouses, has been recognised with a sustainability excellence award at the Craft Guild …
Lockheed Martin begins recruitment for new space industry roles in the North East
Lockheed Martin is opening 17 engineering positions in the North East as part of a wider commitment to create 2,000 jobs in the UK space se…
New A432 Badminton Road bridge over the M4 opens near Bristol
The new bridge connecting Bristol and Yate will open to pedestrians and cyclists this Friday, with traffic access following on Saturday mor…
Consett man survives heart attack after recognising symptoms and calling 999
After feeling unwell following a gym session, 66-year-old Gary Pendleton identified the signs of a heart attack and contacted emergency ser…
Seventeen-year-old Harry Huxley joins Myles Smith on stage for a duet in Liverpool
After spotting a sign in the crowd at a Liverpool gig, musician Myles Smith invited 17-year-old Harry Huxley on stage to perform a duet of …
Sefton Pride returns to Bootle with community march and celebrations
Sefton Pride returned to Bootle today as residents marched from the town hall to the Lock & Quay for a day of music and festivities. This e…
Kevin and Anjna Bablee head home after a year at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital
After spending a year at the Freeman Hospital for a heart transplant and recovery, Kevin and Anjna Bablee are preparing to return to their …
Thousands take part in the Great North Swim at Windermere
Around 10,000 people gathered at Windermere for the UK's largest open water swimming event, which featured distances ranging from 250m to a…
Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody begins 500-mile charity cycle for MND research
Lewis Moody has set off from Newcastle on a 500-mile bike ride to raise funds and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease following his own dia…
Liverpool jewellery brand Say It With marks 10 years of business growth
Charlotte Donoghue and Stephanie Porter started their jewellery company from a kitchen table with just five necklaces sold on Instagram. A …