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From open heart surgery to running a marathon
Rachel Ing wants to raise awareness of thoracic aortic aneurysms.

Fire damages shop and flats in Stockton
A fire broke out at Galaxy Blinds on Yarm Lane just before 8am, Claudia Robinson reports.

Sleep Pods 'give rough sleepers an option'
Durham Police have started handing out Sleep Pods to help the homeless.

End of an era for Saltburn Surf School
The school, which has been running for over 40 years, is looking for new owners.

Darlington to trial Amazon drone deliveries
The town is the first place outside of the United States to offer the service.

Seven-lamb surprise for North Yorkshire farmer
A farmer in Newby was shocked after a ewe gave birth to seven lambs.

Remembering Stockton's Club Fiesta
The club saw performances by names like Neil Sedaka, Dusty Springfield and the Four Tops.

Young gardener 'speechless' after £30k tool theft
Jack Roberts set up Evergreen Grounds aged 14 and employs both full and part-time staff.

Women's final moved in 'whirlwind' Riverside u-turn
Thornaby FC Women will play in the North Riding Senior Cup Final at the Riverside Stadium.

Pubs 'need a level playing field' to survive
Pubs across the country have been closing at a rate of almost two a day since January.