THE NHS in the North East is rated as best performing for urgent and emergency care services. As part of a major review, Newcastle and North Tyneside Primary Care Trusts (PCT) and Northumberland Care Trust were rated as very good.

TWO care home managers are among those taking part in a coastal walk to help raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease. The event is taking place in North Tyneside on Sunday, with people able to take short gentle walks or choose longer routes.

MAKING the most of their last weekend, thousands of families ended the summer holidays at events across the North East. Visitors experienced all the fun of the first ever eco-friendly Green Gathering in Newcastle, which took place at Exhibition Park.

CUTE but endangered mammals are being given a helping hand on Tyneside. A project is under way to increase numbers of water voles in North Tyneside by improving their habitats.

By AMY HUNT CUTE but endangered mammals are being given a helping hand on Tyneside. A project is underway to increase numbers of water voles in North Tyneside by improving their habitats.