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BBC News
20 hours ago
- Health
- BBC News
Thirsk runner left disabled after suffering heatstroke during run
A Great North Run competitor was left with life-changing disabilities after being discharged from hospital too early when he developed Oldfield collapsed at the finish line of the run in Newcastle in 2019 and was taken to South Tyneside District Hospital in South his condition, the 25-year-old from Thirsk was sent home hours later and soon after suffered multi-organ failure and a severe brain injury, resulting in permanent mobility, speech, and vision Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the hospital, has since apologised and said staff should have monitored him for longer. The trust's executive medical director, Dr Shaz Wahid, said: "We are sorry that we did not keep Luke in hospital for longer when he arrived with us showing signs of heatstroke after taking part in the Great North Run."Although it is not clear whether this would have changed his overall health outcome, there is no doubt that we should have monitored him for a longer period of time and for that we wholeheartedly apologise."Dr Wahid said steps had since been taken to "prevent this from happening again". Heatstroke happens when the body's core temperature is rising too include a body temperature of over 40C, fainting or losing consciousness, a seizure or fit, severe difficulty breathing and skin that is cold to the to the NHS, heatstroke is a potentially life-threatening condition and should be treated as an emergency. What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke Mr Oldfield, a Leeds Beckett University PhD student, said he was given intravenous fluids at the hospital but was soon sent home without safety advice on signs and symptoms to look out nine days later, he was hospitalised with acute liver failure during a study trip to Chicago and was airlifted to Detroit for an emergency liver later required surgery to treat swelling on his brain and compartment syndrome, a condition which cut off blood flow to his legs, and also suffered kidney damage."When I came round from my surgeries, the gravity of what happened started to hit," he said."I awoke a totally different person and one who couldn't do anything for himself." 'Life-changing' Now a wheelchair user, he continues to experience difficulties with speech, writing, memory, fatigue, and the challenges, Mr Oldfield recommenced his studies and was recently awarded a doctorate."I know my life hasn't turned out as I thought but I'm so grateful to be alive and want to make the most of it," the now 31-year-old said."I just hope that by sharing my story I can not only warn others of the dangers of heatstroke but also inspire people who may be going through a life-changing event." Tracy Tai, the expert medical negligence lawyer at Irwin Mitchell representing Mr Oldfield, said she had never come across a heatstroke case as serious as said: "It's been accepted by the trust that they have been responsible and the question of whether it's caused all of his injuries is currently still in dispute."The legal case against the hospital trust remains ongoing. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
Cocaine dealer identified by distinctive tattoo jailed for 13 years
A major drug dealer has been jailed for 13 years after police identified him by a tattoo on his foot which said 'ouch!'. Northumbria Police said Dean Matthews, 46, of Lawrence Avenue, South Shields, South Tyneside, communicated via an encrypted mobile phone to co-ordinate Class A drug deals across the North East of England. Their investigations found that he had a major role in supplying cocaine in the South Tyneside, Sunderland and Durham areas between March and May 2020. The force said officers also linked Matthews to the offences by a distinctive tattoo of the word 'ouch!' on his foot which he sent a picture of via messages on the encrypted device. Northumbria Police said he was jailed last week for 13 years after 22kg of drugs valued at £803,000 were recovered. After the hearing, Detective Chief Inspector Marc Michael of Northumbria Police said: 'This is yet another superb outcome for our communities. 'Matthews was a prominent member of an organised criminal network, and I am pleased that the tireless work of our officers has resulted in a significant period of imprisonment for him. 'We have zero tolerance for those involved in organised crime and the supply of cocaine in our force area.'
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Jade Thirlwall makes history at BBC Proms as she pays tearful tribute to North East icon
Former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall put on a show to remember as she returned back to her North East roots to make BBC Proms history Jade Thirlwall made an emotional return to her native North East with a powerful and intimate performance for BBC Proms. The former Little Mix star, 32, admitted she had gone "full circle" as she took to the stage at Gateshead's exquisite venue, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, on Friday night. It marked the South Shields star's first welcome home as a solo artist over a decade after catapulting to fame after her X Factor success. And the show she put on for her adoring fans was nothing short of spectacular. After being introduced to the stage by Radio 1's Greg James, Jade gave the crowd a show to remember on the history-making occasion. Accompanied throughout by the immensely talented Royal Northern Sonfonia, who were superbly orchestrated by Robert Ames, Jade's tunes had an added twist to them. She mixed things up with an entertaining blend of her own songs, beautiful covers and medleys to boot. Oh, and of course one of her favourite Little Mix numbers, too, which was made all the more special to her thanks to the orchestra. The venue on the banks of the River Tyne provided the perfect backdrop for Jade's powerful vocals to reverberate. AS well as her own huge tracks such as Plastic Box, FUFN, and Angel of My Dreams, the talented vocalist impressed with covered songs that meant a lot to her. After starting with Madonna's Frozen, she then treated the crowd one of her top three Little Mix numbers. Expressing how she had "waited years for this moment" she belted out Sweet Melody with the backing help of the sinfonia. Perhaps the performance of the night soon followed, though, before she dedicated a Clubland medley to her brother Karl, who was in attendance. Paying tribute to the "King of the North," Jade produced a flawless and spine tingling performance of Sam Fender's Remember My Name. The emotional number had fans in tears before Jade teared up while explaining the sentimental meaning behind her choice. With her voice breaking, she revealed the song had been played at a friend's funeral just weeks ago. The candid confession was met with huge support from the crowd, some of who shouted out to gush over their "Angel of the North". In between the tunes, Jade continued to shower praise on her north east roots at every given opportunity - including her love of homemade mince and dumplings. And the down to earth interactions saw her happily respond to outbursts of adoration from the crowd as she sipped on her tea. And she also had time for one last surprise at the end of the night - but insisted phones were put away to treasure the moment and keep the surprise in tact. Let's just say fans are in for a real treat! While the concert was being broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 on the night and will go out again on BBC Radio 1 on Sunday, it marked the first time the Proms had been filmed for television outside of London. The occasion on the night began with those in the bar area treated to an upbeat DJ set by DJ Becky Woodcock, before Middlesbrough's Finn Forster impressed with a warm-up performance on stage. Showcasing his vocal talents, Finn wouldn't have looked out of place headlining his own show on the night, with his dulcet tones and clever songwriting gripping the audience with his stripped back acoustic performance. But it was far from the only occasion on offer for the Proms in the region. The night marked four days of live music across the North East for the BBC Proms. Special performances, including Jade's, reflect on a region on the rise musically and culturally at the Glasshouse in Gateshead. And there was also a first as newly crowned Music City Sunderland also held its very first BBC Proms gig at The Fire Station on Thursday. Tonight, however, reinforced Jade's hugely powerful vocal range as she dominated the solo performance and had those watching in the palm of her hands. A fiercely passionate display that peeled back the layers to show an artist proudly returning to her roots. And she also found the time to urge the powers that be to ensure funding is available for the arts on a stage she first graced as a novice aged 15.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Shields Ferry increased cost funds approved
Funds to cover a multimillion-pound increase in the cost of a new ferry landing have been for the future of the Shields ferry crossing were raised after it emerged its current facility in North Shields is no longer fit for purpose.A £14.6m package to build a new landing was agreed last summer, however this week the North East Combined Authority (Neca) was asked to allocate another £5.9m to cover rising East Mayor Kim McGuinness said the money would "fully safeguard" the ferry, which runs across the Tyne to South Shields. The latest funding has been allocated from the £1.85bn transport pot from central government announced earlier this said: "We've all seen the headlines about rising construction costs. "We haven't been immune to that so we have had to put extra funding in to make sure the beloved ferry is is hoped the landing will be completed by 2027. In 2020, the estimated cost stood at £8.8m. Since then, the project has been beset by issues, the Local Democracy Reporting Service Nexus lost a £5.6m grant from the government's Getting Building Fund because it could not meet a requirement to complete construction by spring scheme was later included in a Levelling Up Fund bid from North Tyneside Council as part of a wider regeneration of North Shields, but the application was year Nexus estimated the cost at £14.6m due to the effects of inflation, but that has now increased publicly owned organisation indicated the rising bill was because of the "very complex" nature of building at the Fish Quay, but said it could not confirm the full price tag until it had appointed a contractor. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
In pictures: Carlisle United fans at the South Shields game!
Another pre-season away strong turnout by the Blue Army. Carlisle United's fans were out in force again at the 2-1 victory at South Shields on Tuesday. Photographer Richard Parkes was at 1st Cloud Arena to capture the scenes in the away section. Click on the image at the top of this article to scroll through a gallery. Can you spot yourself or someone you know?
