Scientist challenges church over research
	6:03am today
	A LEADING scientist has urged Catholic critics of stem cell research to adopt a more commonsense and less dogmatic approach to the controversial issue.

	NHS ‘postcode lottery’ forces ill man to move
	9:07am Thu 8 May 08
	A DESPERATELY-ILL cancer patient is planning to move from North Yorkshire to County Durham to get a drug on the NHS which could prolong his life.
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More money for stroke treatment

8:28am Thursday 8th May 2008

HEALTH Minister Ann Keen announced last night that NHS North- East will receive £2.4m over the next three years to improve stroke services.

Sight-saving treatment for some – but miles away others lose out

9:12am Thursday 1st May 2008

THE UK's main charity for the blind has praised North-East health bosses for agreeing to fund a new sight-saving drug ahead of national guidance.

	Dad's fury at cancer blow for daughter
	10:21am Wed 30 Apr 08
	A DESPERATE cancer sufferer has been forced to spend more than £14,000 for a drug to keep her alive - because she no longer lives in the North-East.

	Tomatoes could help you avoid being fried
	8:43am Tue 29 Apr 08
	TOMATOES could be the new weapon in the fight against sun damage, research at the universities of Newcastle and Manchester has revealed.