Storyteller Tom Burton brings books to children at Newcastle's hospitals
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Storyteller Tom Burton brings books to children at Newcastle's hospitals

1 hour ago · Originally published 19 Oct 2026 9/10 Original headline: Project brings 'magic of stories' to sick children on Newcastle's hospital wards
Storyteller Tom Burton visits the Great North Children's Hospital and the Freeman Hospital each week to read to young patients. By providing a distraction from illness and injury, the project aims to offer a moment of comfort to children, their families, and the medical staff on the wards.
Source: Chronicle Live Tyne And Wear
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