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Newcastle Road Records City’s Worst Air Reading

The traffic may appear to move on, but some of what it leaves behind remains in the air. Newcastle’s latest official monitoring results show that several busy city-centre streets continue to record ...

News Team 24 August 2026 5 min read

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Angels of the Streets: The History of Nursing and the District Nurse

A celebration of the history of nursing in the North East, from the rise of professional nursing to the beloved district nurse who carried care to the home.

27 July 2026 7 min

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The Invisible Struggle of Hikikomori and North East Youth

A growing number of mental health professionals are raising awareness of a little-known condition th...

27 July 2026 5 min

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Racing the Clock: Cancer Care and the Battle Against Waiting Times

Faster diagnosis saves lives, yet the key 62-day cancer treatment standard has been missed for years. We look at cancer care and waiting times.

27 July 2026 6 min

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Psoriasis Explained: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options

Psoriasis affects around two percent of people in the UK, and while it cannot be cured, a wide range of treatments can help keep symptoms genuinely well managed.

26 July 2026 4 min

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Born of Tragedy: How South Shields Gave the World the Lifeboat

How the world's first purpose-built lifeboat, the Original, was created at South Shields in 1790 by Henry Greathead and William Wouldhave after a Tyne tragedy.

26 July 2026 6 min

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Eczema Explained: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options

Eczema affects around one in five children and one in ten adults in the UK, and while there is no cure, understanding your triggers can make a genuine difference to flare-ups.

25 July 2026 4 min

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Home First Aid Basics Every Household Should Know

A few basic first aid skills and a properly stocked kit can make a genuine difference in a household emergency, yet many homes remain surprisingly unprepared.

25 July 2026 4 min

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Skincare Basics: A Beginner's Guide by Skin Type

With so much skincare advice online, working out where to actually start can feel overwhelming, so here is a genuinely simple beginner's guide broken down by skin type.

25 July 2026 4 min

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Gout Explained: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Gout is one of the most common forms of inflammatory arthritis, causing sudden, severe joint pain, and dietary changes alongside medication can help manage flare-ups effectively.

24 July 2026 4 min

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Health for All: The Coming of the NHS to the North East

A look at the coming of the NHS to the North East, which ended the old patchwork of provision and brought free healthcare to all for the first time.

24 July 2026 7 min

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The Great Cleansing: Cholera and the Sanitary Reformers

A look at how the feared cholera epidemics spurred the great sanitary reforms that brought clean water and proper sanitation to the towns of the North East.

23 July 2026 7 min

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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Unlike osteoarthritis caused by wear and tear, rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition, and catching it early makes a genuinely significant difference to long-term outcomes.

23 July 2026 4 min

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High Cholesterol: What It Means and How to Lower It

High cholesterol rarely causes symptoms on its own, yet it remains one of the most significant, and most manageable, risk factors for heart disease and stroke.

22 July 2026 4 min

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Hay Fever Explained: Symptoms, Triggers and Relief

Hay fever affects an estimated one in five people in the UK at some point in their lives, and understanding your specific pollen triggers helps considerably with managing symptoms.

22 July 2026 4 min

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