Tyne Tees South Tyneside

The daughter of a man whose organs were removed and stored without her knowledge for twenty two years says she will continue fighting for the truth.

South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust has apologised to 41 families after their loved ones' body parts were kept when they were no longer needed by the police or coroner.

Julie Harrison reports:

Police are appealing for witnesses after a 73 year old pedestrian was hit by a car in South Tyneside.

It happened on North Road in Boldon Colliery at 12.45pm on August 15.

The man was knocked by a BMW. He suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries and was taken to South Tyneside District Hospital for treatment.

Any witnesses are asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 457 150817.

Police say they have had a call of concern about a "confused and exhausted looking woman" seen walking in the Boldon Colliery area of South Tyneside. She was seen at 7am on 25 July.

Officers have been looking for the woman who is described as:

• Asian
• Around 60 years old
• 5ft tall
• Grey/black hair
• Medium build
• Purple jacket

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101.

There is no service on Tyne and Wear Metro between Monument and South Shields due to a faulty train.