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22 August 2018

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News imageBaby hedgehog wrapped in a towel and being fed milk from a syringe

Abandoned baby hedgehog numbers 'rise'

Andrew's Hedgehog Hospital says it has seen a rise in hoglets being orphaned over the summer.

News imageJon Hibbs and Marisha Chaplin

Facebook IVF fundraising couple pregnant

The pair have a daughter but could not afford a second round of IVF until a Facebook group intervened.

News imageThe 93-year-old bridge is a familiar site between Newcastle and Gateshead.

Tyne Bridge upgraded to Grade II* listed

The 93-year-old bridge is a familiar site between Newcastle and Gateshead.

News imageChinese visitors to Scotts Fish and Chips

Chinese tourists flock to Yorkshire chippy

Coachloads of tourists are turning up at Scotts Fish and Chips near York every week.

News imageCakes on plate

From cake shop to civil servant - without A-levels

Claire Hughes quit school at 16 to work in a cupcake shop but the story didn't end there.

News imageAmbulance

Patient waited 62 hours for ambulance

Four ambulance trusts report taking at least 24 hours to reach some people who called for help.

News imageAmbulance

Patient left waiting hours for ambulance

Sylvia Marsh waited three-and-a-half hours for an ambulance after falling and breaking her hip.

News imageTraffic congestion

The bank holiday roads to avoid

Most roadworks are being finished or lifted, but 40 sets will stay in place for safety reasons.

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