All news by author: Sam Volpe

Donna King blames her life-changing stroke at the age of 26 as a side effect of the combined contraceptive pill, and now works to support the NHS and the Stroke Association

Dr Raj Bethapudi has spoken about the dangers of high blood pressure and says many of those suffering from the "silent killer" are at risk of a stroke or a heart attack

Holly Munoz had visited a McDonald's with a friend, but they were turned away as they did not have any ID - which is needed after a new policy change - leaving her feeling embarrassed

A woman in Blyth, Northumberland was banned from owning a pet for 10 years after her Staffordshire bull terrier was found with a 'lump the size of a tennis ball' and had to be put down

Police are carrying out inquiries after remains believed to be human bones were found in a wooded area in Northumberland. A dog walker said they were surprised about the suspicious find