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Former Sunderland and Darlington footballer Martin is to lead a team on a 33-mile walk between Sunderland Royal Hospital and Darlington Memorial Hospital to raise funds this Christmas.

Health leaders in the region have welcomed new Government money to help people back into work, by offering extra support in health services such as GP practices and hospitals.

Balance, a former dependent drinker and a leading nurse in cancer care have today added their voices to mounting concerns about rising numbers of women dying from alcohol-related causes – and highlight the role of relentless alcohol marketing towards women.

Esh will to oversee package of improvements which will help advance the next stage of the project around our new Eye Hospital.

A father of the bride was able to lead his daughter down the aisle just a day after he had a stroke thanks to the life-saving actions of his wife Alison and NHS teams who treated him.