Downgrade of services could be harmful to community
The downgrading of the Children's and Maternity services at the Friarage Hospital could have more far-reaching effects.
Keith Dakin of UNISON believes that the cuts will risk creating more unemployment in the area as well as reducing the quality of services on offer.
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Cloudy at first on Bank Holiday Monday, and slow to brighten. A much slower day than Easter Sunday. Best sun in the evening.
EASTER SUNDAY forecast for the rest of the Bank Holiday
So, generally turning out dry and bright across the Tyne Tees region on Easter Sunday.
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The Right Revd Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham led his first Easter service, in which he spoke of fear and what causes it.