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Chloe French and family.

Berwick resident named as the face of Stand Up To Cancer in the North East

Sue Taylor, head of alcohol policy for Balance.

Balance's 'Alcohol is Toxic' campaign highlights deaths data

Mary Glindon, North Tyneside MP.

Mary Glindon MP: Cutting cancer waiting times

Fewer cancer patients received an emergency diagnosis in Northumberland last year, new figures reveal.

Fewer emergency cancer patients in Northumberland

John Cairns who credits immunotherapy treatment with giving him more time with his family. Research at Newcastle University will deliver this to more patients.

Grandfather helped by cancer treatment devised at Newcastle University

Slimming World consultants (from the left) Fi Warren, Jill Rutherford, and Leanne Mavin-Brennand with the donated bags of clothes.

Weight loss groups donate clothes that are now too big

The one-year survival rate for people with cancer is rising in Northumberland.

New cancer survival statistics revealed

Tony training for the 2022 Great North Run (left), and his late wife Anne (right).

Man to walk 450 miles in memory of his wife

Experts warn that these common foods can increase cancer risk

#teamsusie at a previous Boxing Day dip dressed as nuns.

Fundraisers to do Boxing Day dip despite lack of official planning

Ryan Office has endured years of treatment and two rounds of surgery.

Blyth teen honoured with Star Award for courageous cancer battle
A schooboy who has undergone two brain cancer operations has been honoured for his bravery with a national award.

Ashington Leisure Centre, where the event will be held.

Cancer Awareness Roadshow to visit Ashington

Camden brewery has launched a new drink

Camden Town Brewery x Fawcett Society launch Arsenal women’s pint glass

Members of the Cancer Research UK Blyth Local Committee with a cheque representing the £1 million they have raised for the charity.

Cancer fundraisers smash £1 million barrier

Team Susie members Lisa Breeze, Andrea Haig, Lyndsey Taylor, Gillian Tipple and Brenda Breeze.

Family of Ashington woman Susie Lockyer to walk 10k in her honour

Dr Elaine Willmore is backing the campaign and she is also taking part in a 30-day yoga challenge for Cancer Research UK.

Skin cancer survivor supporting sun safety drive

Almost a quarter miss cancer tests.

Fears over missed cancer tests

Participants in the Rothbury Beats Cancer Walk.

Rothbury Beats Cancer Walk returns

Rothbury.

Charity walk in Rothbury

Bellway North East’s team at the Macdonald Linden Hall Golf and Country Club, fundraising for Cancer Research UK.

Housebuilder's golf day helps raise thousands of pounds for charity

Warkfest performers, The Range, present a cheque for £4,000 to Cancer Research UK.

Warkfest raises £4,000 for Cancer Research UK

The HPV vaccine is offered to girls and boys aged 12 and 13 years old (Photo: Getty Images)

HPV vaccine hailed life-saving as cervical cancer rates drop - who can get it?

The blood test can pinpoint exactly where in the body the disease is coming from (Photo: Getty Images)

New NHS blood test detects more than 50 types of cancer before symptoms show

Steve with mam Carol Proud, who are encouraging people to sign up to the Swimathon Festival.

Blyth father encourages people to make a splash to help charities

You can donate your Tesco Clubcard points to help people in need - here’s how

The supermarket introduced a charity scheme during the pandemic allowing shoppers to contribute spare pennies. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Tesco accused of rounding up shopping bills to the nearest pound - without permi...

Ryan Renton with girlfriend Beth Drummond (left). Ryan was diagnosed with CLL which transferred to Richter’s syndrome

Determined 24-year-old's battle with rare aggressive cancer

The charity warns that members of the public need to be careful about sun exposure, even in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Skin cancer deaths have risen 150% since the 1970s - these are the signs and sym...

The research found that screening women earlier could save lives (Photo: Shutterstock)

Breast cancer screenings for women in their 40s 'could save lives' - according t...

The number of cancer patients seeing specialists during coronavirus has fallen -...

Race for Life at Herrington Country Park last year.

All North East's Race for Life events cancelled due to virus threat

Race For Life events in aid of Cancer Research UK have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

How you can take part in the Race For Life from the safety of your home during l...

Sue Ryder hospices across the UK could close - here’s why

Peter Kay has rescheduled his cancelled Dance For Life tour two years later - he...