The Latest Breaking News from County Durham

20 women unnecessarily had breasts removed and others suffered serious harm

Of 539 cases reviewed by an NHS trust so far, 59 have resulted in moderate harm, 19 in severe harm and one patient has died.

Evening Standard · Sep 18

Twenty women had breasts removed unnecessarily during NHS cancer care

Patients among hundreds who suffered harm at County Durham and Darlington foundation trust’s breast unit

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18

NHS: 20 women had unnecessary mastectomies, while others suffered harm

Of 514 cases reviewed by a trust so far, 315 patients have been found to have suffered harm, including 77 who suffered significant harm.

Evening Standard · Sep 18

Body of a man found in the River Wear after emergency services rush to the scene in Durham

Police attended after receiving reports of concern for a man in the river on Tuesday evening

Chronicle Live · Sep 20, 2022

The pizza takeaways with the worst food hygiene ratings in the North East

These pizza shops in Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, Sunderland, County Durham and Northumberland, have the lowest hygiene scores

Chronicle Live · May 7, 2022