It is hoped the measure can boost the low proportion of donors from black and Asian backgrounds.

Only one in 10 meals was classed as healthy which is a cause for concern, say researchers.

Winter pressures are beginning to bite as hospitals report too many patients are on wards and ambulances face delays at A&E.

Parents are advised to massage their child's gums or use a teething ring before trying the gels.

Northumbria Healthcare bosses say they want to stop norovirus rates reaching "critical numbers".