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Hospice flower display ended after vandal attacks
The month-long event ends early after almost 50 of the handmade flowers are stolen or damaged.

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The youngest air ambulance paramedic inspiring women
Hollie Smith hopes to encourage other young women to make their careers a success.

Lamb rescued after days stuck up to neck in mud
The animal was close to drowning before being spotted by a dog walker who called the RSPCA.

Fishing boat lost in fog found in 40cm of water
Redcar RNLI crew use all their available navigation equipment to locate the stricken vessel.

Midwife union warns numbers 'plummeting'
The Royal College of Midwives says investment is needed to ensure the safety and quality of care.

The people reuniting families with their pets
As the cost of animal care spirals, charities are going to extreme lengths to help families keep their pets.

Shortlist for crime writer's photo prize announced
The award was set up by LJ Ross to celebrate the North East.
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Hospice flower display ended after vandal attacks
The month-long event ends early after almost 50 of the handmade flowers are stolen or damaged.

Video 1 minute 42 seconds
The youngest air ambulance paramedic inspiring women
Hollie Smith hopes to encourage other young women to make their careers a success.

Lamb rescued after days stuck up to neck in mud
The animal was close to drowning before being spotted by a dog walker who called the RSPCA.

Fishing boat lost in fog found in 40cm of water
Redcar RNLI crew use all their available navigation equipment to locate the stricken vessel.

Midwife union warns numbers 'plummeting'
The Royal College of Midwives says investment is needed to ensure the safety and quality of care.

The people reuniting families with their pets
As the cost of animal care spirals, charities are going to extreme lengths to help families keep their pets.

Shortlist for crime writer's photo prize announced
The award was set up by LJ Ross to celebrate the North East.

Video 1 minute 42 seconds
The youngest air ambulance paramedic inspiring women
Hollie Smith hopes to encourage other young women to make their careers a success.

Lamb rescued after days stuck up to neck in mud
The animal was close to drowning before being spotted by a dog walker who called the RSPCA.

Fishing boat lost in fog found in 40cm of water
Redcar RNLI crew use all their available navigation equipment to locate the stricken vessel.
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Video caption: The Great North Air Ambulance paramedic inspiring young women Hollie Smith hopes to encourage other young women to make their careers a success.
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