Evening Chronicle

Shaping Up to Fight Cancer ; Health Reporter Helen Rae Finds Out Why a North East Fundraiser Is Fighting Fit for a New Campaign

A TYNESIDE fundraiser swung into action to launch a cancer charity's new breast cancer awareness and fundraising campaign 'Join the fight for women's survival.' Carol Bennett, Cancer Research UK's Area Volunteer Manager for Tyneside, was wearing a pink 'army' helmet teamed with the charity's unique pink and blue 'camouflage' ribbons as she posed under a huge scramble net. The new 'camo' ribbon symbolises Cancer Research UK's campaign and the role the charity's scientists play on the front lin...

Broken Hear Ts

A NEW kind of "patch" that can mend a broken heart has been successfully tested by scientists. The tissue-engineering technique, which uses the body as a "bioreactor", may in future be used to repair damage caused by heart attacks. Cells lost from the heart do not grow back naturally, leaving the organ in a weakened and vulnerable state.

Doctors' Hours

THERE needs to be a "radical review" of out-ofhours care to prevent European doctors flying to the UK to cover weekend shifts, the head of the Royal College of GPs (RCGP) said. Prof Steve Field said the college was concerned about the quality of care being offered to patients in some parts of the country. It comes after the death in 2008 of David Gray, 70, who was given a massive dose of painkillers by German doctor Daniel Ubani. Dr Ubani had flown to the UK to work for a Cambridgeshire healt...

Drop in and Stop Smoking ; Health Reporter Helen Rae Finds Out How Tyneside Smokers Are Being Successfully Supported to Kick the Habit

TYNESIDE smokers are being reminded of the support available to them to help them go smoke-free as new figures show the success of local NHS Stop Smoking Services. Statistics recently released by the NHS Information Centre show that more smokers in the North East are being helped to quit by NHS Stop Smoking Services than anywhere else in the country.

Therapy Warning

LONG-TERM use of one of the most common treatments for breast cancer dramatically increases the risk of developing a deadly secondary tumour, a study has shown. Tamoxifen is the "gold standard" hormonal therapy, given to thousands of British women to improve their chances of surviving breast cancer. The drug, which prevents tumours being fuelled by the sex hormone oestrogen, blocks the ability of the sex hormone oestrogen to fuel the disease.

Shipman Effect

Reformed Crim has a Whole New Goal in Life Would Keep Me in There!'

HE WAS up to his neck in the ugly world of crime, but now he is helping others through the beautiful game. Graham Carter was a hardened criminal, one of the most prolific in South Tyneside. He spent 13 out of the last 15 years banged up for a variety of offences including violence, burglary and car theft.

Road to Close

PART of a major road will be closed overnight to allow construction of a new bridge to begin. The A19 will be shut between Holystone and Killingworth, from 6pm on Saturday, September 5, until noon the next day.

Singing for Her Hero Father

SOLDIER Edwin Thurgood signed up to fight for his country on the day the Second World War was declared. And 70 years later, his daughter is set to sing in honour of him and his comrades.

Pounds 20m School's Grand Designs ; Demolition Makes Way for State-of-the-Art Building

HUNDREDS of pupils are to be taught in this multimillion-pound state-of-theart school. The new pounds 20m South Shields Community School is to be built in Nevinson Avenue, Whiteleas, at the site of the old King George V Comprehensive School.

Sights On Tv Show Crown

NORTH East X Factor hopeful Joseph McElderry has said he is upping his game for the next stage of the competition and is confident that he can be crowned the winner of the mega-hit show. Joe, as he likes to be known, has already caught the eye of Geordie judge Cheryl Cole and has even won praise from fellow judge Simon Cowell after his rendition of Luther Vandross's Dance With My Father on last week's audition show.

Cheryl in the Frame

POP princess Cheryl Cole is already a red hot favourite to be the X Factor's winning mentor this year. The series might only be two shows old, but the popular Newcastle starlet is leading the betting with online bookies.

Pounds 10m Revamp Plan On Track ; Station Restoration Project Moves a Step Closer

PLANS to restore a crumbling railway station to its former glory have taken a major step forward - after a 30 year fight. Historic Tynemouth Station, in North Tyneside, is in urgent need of a makeover after years of decline and large areas are out of bounds because of its fragile state.

Help Police Catch the Criminals ; Appeal for Help in Finding Crooks Caught On Camera

THEIR actions were caught on camera. And now police on Tyneside need the public's help to catch these crooks.

Vandal Attack

A VANDAL daubed graffiti onto the bonnet of a car. The car was parked in the Ringwood Drive area of Cramlington, Northumberland when it was damaged. Someone daubed the words OSKA on the bonnet of the white Ford Transit van in black paint before making off unseen.

Volunteer Awards ; Letters: Page 26

FAMILIES, friends and neighbours are being urged to nominate their hero volunteers. The Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland today made a final call for people to nominate outstanding volunteer groups in their area.

Share Your Super Snaps with World ; Website Showcases Readers' Perfect Pictures

HUNDREDS of Chronicle readers have been out and about snapping some of the North East's finest images. They then uploaded these shots to our group on the photo-sharing website Flickr to showcase them to the world.

Pet Watch

FANTASTIC news, after the success of our Fun Day in April, plans are now in motion to hold another on the last Saturday of September, the 26th. We are hoping the rain will give us a rest for the day. We are this week appealing for bedding and tinned dog food. All donations are gratefully received, so please empty out those cupboards. So far in August the amount of cats at our Benton Shelter is still rising and rehoming has slowed right down. Cats make fantastic pets and there are many benefit...

In Memoriam

CLAY (North Shields). Ann. If tears were a stairway and memories a lane, we'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. From your loving husband Stanton and sons Stanton, Stephen, Albert, Leslie, Norman and Jason. DAVIS (Throckley). In loving memory of my dear wife, Catherine, at rest 31st August 2008. To your resting place I wander, flowers I place with care, no one knows the heartache as I turn and leave you there. Love, Tom.xxx DAWSON (High Howdon). Bob, died 31st August 1999. You ...

Deaths

BENNETT (Felling). Felling House Gardens. Suddenly but peacefully in hospital, on 27th August 2009, aged 81 years, Frances (Fran, nee Marshall), beloved wife of the late Billy, much loved mam of Billy, Jean, David, Rose, Moira and Michelle, dear mother in law and devoted nanna and great nanna of the family. Cortege to meet on Wednesday 2nd September for Funeral Service and cremation at Saltwell Crematorium at 1.30pm. R.I.P. Friends please meet at crematorium. Private afterwards. CHIPPERFIELD ...