Tyne Tees Health

It’s arguably the most depressing day of the year. Here’s how to banish the blues.

Emily Morgan Health Correspondent

NHS England’s boss wrote the plan at the request of the prime minister - and he says it can save up to half a million lives.

Public Health England (PHE) said the average 10-year-old has consumed at least 304lb (138kg) of sugar by the time they reach adulthood.

NHS Vale of York medics are urging people to visit chemists for minor illnesses over Christmas instead of blocking up A&E departments.

Parents in the North East are being warned about the dangers of allowing children to drink alcohol.

Campaigners have sent an open letter to Theresa May.

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust cancelled 5,580, while City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust cancelled 3,644.

Plans for a new hospital in Berwick have been announced by Northumbria Healthcare.

The individual was involved in the care of another infected person.

The ex-Sunderland Ladies player took to social media to post a message of thanks to those who had wished her husband well.