Family say cocaine 'got its claws' into son and brother before suicide
Peter Whale, 29, took his own life in June after a long addiction with cocaine. His family have set up a charity to educate and raise awareness.
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Reporter, ITV Tyne Tees
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Prostate cancer memorial inspired by Tyneside grandfather tours the UK
A memorial inspired by Jarrow grandfather Doug Blythe who died from prostate cancer is on a tour of the UK. It will be in Newcastle until September.
Health trust to be prosecuted over death of teenager who took her own life
Christie Harnett was one of two teenage girls to die in 2019 at West Lane Hospital, in Middlesbrough, which was run by the Tees Esk Wear Valley NHS Trust.