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ITV Tyne Tees had exclusive access to Danika Cross' transplant journey every step of the way, including the operation. This is her story.

Sam Uddin, from Middlesbrough, died at the scene. His family have described him as a “much-loved son and brother, who will be sadly missed.”

More than 2,000 athletes are expected to compete in the games over the next week. It is 24 years since the UK last hosted the games.

A 17-year-old male, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has today been charged with murder, possession of an offensive weapon and theft.

The Reverend Peter McConnell from Northumberland sexually assaulted the 23-year-old on a plane from Philadelphia to London Heathrow.

The colony has had its most reproductive season in decades after rangers camped out for three months to protect the nesting site.

Richard claims playing sport was the key to rehabilitation after a liver transplant. But he has an unlikely squash-mate, his surgeon, Derek.

When Nadia Stock ties her running shoes to represent Great Britain, it will 16 years to the day she had a bone marrow transplant.

Gill has shared more than just a motherly bond with her son. In 2010, she gave Ryan one of her kidneys. Now, they're taking on the Games.

Phoebe Pace from Gateshead, the youngest Team GB competitor in the World Transplant Games, which starts next week.