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Kidney specialists from across the world will learn from experts here in the North East after Sunderland Royal Hospital was awarded status as a training centre.

NHS leaders have issued a plea for support ahead of the Easter Bank Holiday as their A&E departments are already under great pressure. 

As the Easter bank holiday approaches, people across the region are being reminded to make sure they are prepared for the long weekend.

Sunderland's skyline has undergone a transformation as two towering cranes have been erected to help build the region's eagerly awaited eye hospital. 

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which was today laid before the House of Commons, raises the age of sale for all tobacco products one year every year from 2027 onwards.