A Teessider who now lives more than 160 miles away was stunned to discover her blood had found its way home.

Michelle Medford, who has a rare B negative blood type, made her usual donation at her home in Crewe, Cheshire.

The 51-year-old, originally from Billingham, then received a text to say that her blood had been sent to the University Hospital of North Tees to help save or improve someone’s life.

She said: “My blood has definitely made its way home this time!

“I’m so used to donating over this side of the country – it usually goes to Manchester. Then I got the latest text saying that it had gone all the way to Teesside.

“It’s really special for a little piece of me to find its way back home.”

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