Police have snared 12 suspected thieves after launching a sting operation to prevent hospital staff having their bicycles stolen during the coronavirus pandemic.

Police sting operation to prevent hospital staff having their bicycles stolen

Changes are being made in Newcastle to provide more room for social distancing and ensure safer access to the Royal Victoria Infirmary.

Work starts in Newcastle to make more room for social distancing

A new personalised cancer treatment and research centre, funded by the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation is to open in Newcastle. 

Personalised cancer treatment centre opens in Newcastle

Troy MacKinlay was sleeping at his nana's house when a small candle caught light. He's released a photo to show his recovery progress. 

Teenager who suffered 90% burns defies odds

A 77 year old great-grandfather has become the first patient at Newcastle's RVI to take part in a trial of stem cell therapy for strokes.

Tyne Tees Royal Victoria Infirmary