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THE UK’s largest orthodontic laboratory has donated £1,000 to The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation as a thank you for the ongoing treatment one of its directors is receiving. The company also donated £1,000 to the Red Sky Foundation which buys life-saving equipment for local hospitals and communities. Graeme Winyard is Technical Director at Sunderland-based Ashford Orthodontics and has been having regular treatment for a brain tumour at The Sir Bobby Robson Centre, part of the Northern Centre for Cancer Care at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle. Graeme, one of three directors at hugely successful Ashford, was diagnosed with a brain lesion over the summer – on the day the Ashford directors were signing a major contract.
Take a look around Stocktonâs newest car store with hundreds of value for money cars
Hereâs where you will find hundreds of low mileage, nearly new cars from over 30 manufacturers which you can drive away the same day, a cosy cafe, friendly experts - and a welcome for your dog!
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Staff at the new Motorpoint Stockton branch are looking forward to welcoming you. (Image: Thomas Banks Photography)
Thirty jobs have been created for local people at Stocktonâs newest car store.
Whether you like the experience of visiting a store or are a late night web surfer, Motorpoint can help you with its accessible and versatile sales options.
Covid-19: Kindness spreads Christmas cheer across the UK
By Cherry Wilson
image captionCallum had planned to spend Christmas with his dad Alan, mum Lynne and sister Kirsty
Like many people across the UK, Callum Williamson found his Christmas plans cancelled at the last minute due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The 32-year-old, who lives near York, had arranged a festive get-together with his parents and his sister at her home in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire.
But the government s announcement of stricter Covid rules around Christmas meant the family had to abandon their plan to see each other.
Callum faced the prospect of Christmas Day being the same as any other day - without his family or a festive dinner.