Mark Bowditch News Today

There are concerns that 35,000 to 40,000 patients a year who are suitable for the less invasive procedure are being denied it, experts say.

Planning permission for works on Colchester Hospitals Elmstead building is being sought

Tributes have been paid to Dame Clare Marx

Midfielder Owen Garvan will be out of action for up to another month after a specialist reclassified his injury. The Irish youngster had appeared close to a return but his ankle problem is worse than first appeared.

An orthopaedic surgeon at Ipswich Hospital has been elected to take on a highly prestigious national role.