A 673-bed teaching hospital in Newcastle, part of the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
A Scottish athlete’s plea for a national brain cancer lead has intensified calls for a faster, more coordinated national cancer plan. Across the UK, brain tumours remain a leading cause of death for under-40s, with funding and access to treatment under scrutiny.
A fatal blaze on Birchington Avenue in Grangetown has left Natalie McDonald and her niece Valentina Foster dead. Four others are injured. A 23-year-old man is charged with two counts of murder, two counts of grievous bodily harm with intent, and two counts of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent. He will appear at Teesside Magistrates’ Court.
The inquest into the discovery of a full-term baby’s remains in Bishop Auckland has concluded, with coroner Crispin Oliver ruling the death likely resulted from homicide. DNA and radiocarbon dating place the baby’s origin around 1910, and investigations have highlighted the challenges of lacking modern evidence. The case has prompted funeral arrangements funded by public bodies and community support.