Andy Burnham promises 'fullest possible inquiry' into Durham breast cancer failings
26-09-2026 19:34 via chroniclelive.co.uk

Andy Burnham promises 'fullest possible inquiry' into Durham breast cancer failings

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has spoken out on the North East breast cancer scandal that has seen women receive delayed breast cancer diagnoses, botched or delayed reconstructions and even unnecessary surgery
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Householders urged to do one thing before Thursday to avoid higher energy bills
Householders urged to do one thing before Thursday to avoid higher energy bills
The 'perfect Mediterranean getaway' with 'plenty of charm' as Newcastle Airport flights announced
The 'perfect Mediterranean getaway' with 'plenty of charm' as Newcastle Airport flights announced
Serial Newcastle thief back out shoplifting 24 hours after being given suspended sentence
Serial Newcastle thief back out shoplifting 24 hours after being given suspended sentence
Anyone with empty home nearby given major Sunday update on new rules
Anyone with empty home nearby given major Sunday update on new rules
The often forgotten vitamin that can 'leave you blind' - 6 symptoms to watch for
The often forgotten vitamin that can 'leave you blind' - 6 symptoms to watch for
Inside a 'charming' Northumberland stone cottage in a 'tranquil' hamlet for sale at £400,000
Inside a 'charming' Northumberland stone cottage in a 'tranquil' hamlet for sale at £400,000
Back to the ‘90s at Gateshead Stadium where American rockers Bon Jovi drew a 38,000 crowd
Back to the ‘90s at Gateshead Stadium where American rockers Bon Jovi drew a 38,000 crowd
Full list of product recalls in September including from Waitrose, Asda and Aldi
Full list of product recalls in September including from Waitrose, Asda and Aldi
Life on the Newcastle estate taken over by young yobs after dark - 'People don't come out at night'
Life on the Newcastle estate taken over by young yobs after dark - 'People don't come out at night'
The hard to name Northumberland town dating back to ancient times
The hard to name Northumberland town dating back to ancient times
Gateshead thug savagely attacked girlfriend and ex after infidelity row at his birthday party
Gateshead thug savagely attacked girlfriend and ex after infidelity row at his birthday party
Byker care home 'completely different place' after improvements - but more still needs to be done
Byker care home 'completely different place' after improvements - but more still needs to be done
North East MP had rare illness and was told it was 'unlikely' he'd ever walk again
North East MP had rare illness and was told it was 'unlikely' he'd ever walk again
North Durham MP had rare illness and was told it was 'unlikely' he'd ever walk again
North Durham MP had rare illness and was told it was 'unlikely' he'd ever walk again
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