ITV's Tonight programme investigates the UK's sleep crisis, as one in 10 are now said to be suffering with insomnia and sleep apnoea affects 1.5 million.

Does Britain need a sleep tsar?

North East women are more likely than men to have trouble sleeping and become irritable during the day because of sleep problems. 

35% of North East women are not getting enough sleep

Research shows the North East is one of the worst areas in the country for sleep disorders

North East on verge of sleep disorder "pandemic"

A woman who suffers from a sleeping disorder claims her pet parrot has been a lifesaver after learning to read the signs of her illness.

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Does Britain need a sleep tsar?

35% of North East women are not getting enough sleep

North East on verge of sleep disorder "pandemic"

Life-saving parrot spots signs of owner's illness