The sister of missing midwife Samantha Eastwood has appealed for the safe return of her "best friend and partner in crime".

Gemma Eastwood, 26, said her sibling was "warm and generous with a great sense of humour" as she appealed for any information about her "happy, bubbly" sister.

"If she's out there, or anyone knows where she is, please get in touch," she said.

"Get her home."

Ms Eastwood added that colleagues described her sister as an "amazing midwife".

"She's caring, harmless and gentle. She's generous and will do anything for anyone before herself," she added.