Stroke survivor becomes table tennis champion after miracle recovery
A Dundee stroke survivor who lost his speech has told how he made a miraculous recovery and went on to become a table tennis champion aged 71.
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Some stroke survivors not receiving therapy, research shows
Some stroke survivors have not received any speech and language therapy in Northern Ireland, a professional body warned.
Disabled man too scared to travel following issues with bus drivers
A disabled man said he is too scared to travel by bus after he was almost kicked off a by a driver because of issues with his pass.
‘Nobody should have to go through this’ — OAP had money stolen while in A&E
A Dundee pensioner fears returning to hospital after someone stole hundreds of pounds from her purse while she was receiving life-saving treatment in Ninewells.
Dundonians willing to risk contempt charge in battle with ex-partner over Brechin home
Lawyers forced entry to an 81-year-old Dundee woman's home while her 102-year-old mum suffered a mini-stroke in the front room.
“I don’t do tears, I come from Dundee” — Andrew Marr on stroke recovery
Andrew Marr has spoken of his recovery from a stroke he suffered in 2013, claiming that his Dundee upbringing has hardened him.
Andrew Marr plans controversial injection procedure to overcome stroke paralysis
Journalist and presenter Andrew Marr has revealed he will be travelling to Florida for a controversial procedure he hopes will help him overcome the effects of the stroke he suffered almost four years ago.
How modern technology helped Billy talk to the world once again
A Dundee man left unable to communicate after suffering a stroke has learned to express himself again through the power of technology.
Pensioner spends night locked in public toilets after suspected stroke
An urgent review is to be carried out after a missing pensioner was found unconscious in a locked public toilet.
Discovery dance in aid of stroke recovery
A Newport dancer will stage a special event in aid of The Dundee Stroke Exercise Group at Discovery Point in Dundee today.