Girls get their wish as sports club is launched

12:30pm Wednesday 8th November 2006

GIRLS who demanded more exercise opportunities from council bosses yesterday had their calls answered.

A chance to live

8:41am Friday 13th October 2006

THESE days, patients in the North-East who need heart surgery can expect to have their operation within weeks of seeing a surgeon. Thanks to massive investment in the region's heart units, long waits of up to 18 months for heart surgery are now a thing of the past.

How Great North Walkers can beat the heat

9:40am Saturday 22nd July 2006

WALKERS taking part in one of the region's biggest fundraising events this weekend have been given advice on how to keep a cool head.

Children have a good innings at cricket day

11:42am Tuesday 18th July 2006

ORGANISERS of a school cricket tournament were so bowled over by its success they plan to extend it next year.

Health campaign grows in strength with new support

9:47am Thursday 29th June 2006

A HEALTH campaign by The Northern Echo is being extended with a new partnership in Sedgefield.

Fun runners and serious racers urged to take part in annual event

5:20pm Thursday 1st June 2006

RUNNERS across the region are being urged to sign up to an annual event that encourages people to get fit while having fun.

Olympic swimmer praises villagers' healthy attitude

3:05pm Thursday 25th May 2006

OLYMPIC swimmer Nick Gillingham has saluted an isolated upland village which has rallied around to set up its own community gym.

Ready to welcome region's walkers

6:10pm Thursday 4th May 2006

Thousands of people are expected to visit Darlington this summer as the Great North Walk is held in the town for the first time. Deborah Johnson looks at the plans for the event.

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