Great North Run: Dad to run on anniversary of son's death
A dad is taking part in the Great North Run on the first anniversary of his son's death.
Jonny Parker died from acute myeloid leukaemia when he was only 23, on 12 September 2020.
His dad Simon, from North Shields, decided to honour his memory by taking part in this year's half marathon, and raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust.
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He said: "He had this inner joy, even through his treatment... It's a tough one because, what do you do on that day? I looked at the date [of the Great North Run] and, of course, it was the actual anniversary of his death, and I thought, that's what I'm going to do."
Simon has found training for the event "therapeutic" and "a great focus", and hopes Sunday will be a "fabulous celebration of Jonny's life".
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Emergency services have been sent to the privately-run Woodlands Hospital but its owners said no-one in the hospital had been injured.
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Read moreGreat North Run: Dad to run on anniversary of son's death
A dad is taking part in the Great North Run on the first anniversary of his son's death.
Jonny Parker died from acute myeloid leukaemia when he was only 23, on 12 September 2020.
His dad Simon, from North Shields, decided to honour his memory by taking part in this year's half marathon, and raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust.
He said: "He had this inner joy, even through his treatment... It's a tough one because, what do you do on that day? I looked at the date [of the Great North Run] and, of course, it was the actual anniversary of his death, and I thought, that's what I'm going to do."
Simon has found training for the event "therapeutic" and "a great focus", and hopes Sunday will be a "fabulous celebration of Jonny's life".
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A car has hit the side wall of a hospital in Darlington.
Emergency services have been sent to the privately-run Woodlands Hospital but its owners said no-one in the hospital had been injured.
BMI Healthcare said the car driver was currently being assessed by an ambulance crew.
"While we have cancelled appointments as a precautionary measure for today, the damage to the building seems minor and is being assessed by a structural engineer," a spokesperson for the company said.
"Currently, we plan to reopen tomorrow."
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