Cancer Research UK Shuts Store, 200 More at Risk
Cancer Research UK has closed a store in Swindon, with plans to shut up to 190 more by 2027 due to rising costs and shifting consumer habits, while opening 12 new superstores.
Category : Cancer Care
Chester Blogger Hosts Second Charity Quiz for Cancer Charity
Chester blogger Richard Trotter will host his second charity quiz at Chester Market on May 10, 2026, raising funds for Clatterbridge Cancer Charity after a successful January event.
Maggie’s Nottingham Head to Climb Mount Toubkal
Maggie’s Nottingham centre head Annie Walton will summit North Africa’s highest peak, Mount Toubkal, in a six-day trek to raise funds for free cancer support services.
Brothers with 99% Dementia Risk Run London Marathon
Jordan and Cian Adams, who have a 99% chance of developing frontotemporal dementia, ran the London Marathon to raise funds for Alzheimer's Research UK.
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Brain tumour girl, 11, calls on fellow Kirstys to support fundraiser
Kirsty Waugh, 11, diagnosed with a brain tumour, is asking women and girls named Kirsty in the West Midlands to join her charity campaign for OSCAR’s Paediatric Brain Tumour Charity.
Tributes to Billesley JLR worker who died aged 37 from bowel cancer
Liam Kerry, a 37-year-old Jaguar Land Rover model maker from Billesley, died after a three-year battle with bowel cancer. His friend completed his book 'Flush Fiction' in tribute.
Sister-in-Law Breastfeeds Newborn After Mom's Hernia Surgery
Abbi Warden, 30, developed a hernia after a C-section and couldn't breastfeed. Her sister-in-law Rebecca stepped in as a wet nurse, breastfeeding and co-sleeping with the baby for three days.
JLR Worker Dies at 37 After Bowel Cancer Battle
Liam Kerry, a 37-year-old Jaguar Land Rover model maker from Birmingham, died after a three-year battle with bowel cancer. He wrote 99 short stories for a book published posthumously by a friend.
Family gets £1m+ after joiner dies from asbestos cancer
Rick Oakes, 67, died from mesothelioma after asbestos exposure in Kirklees schools. His family received over £1m compensation from the council.
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Cancer Survivor Urges Testing: Survival Shouldn't Be Luck
Former Walsall councillor Ian Shires, a bowel cancer survivor, urges people to get tested after missing two chances. He organizes an awareness event.
Teen Slams Doctor's 'Excited' Reaction to Rare Cancer Diagnosis
Tashifa Islam, 20, was diagnosed with rare nasopharyngeal carcinoma at 16. She criticizes doctors for talking to her parents and a lack of sensitivity, backing the Teenage Cancer Trust's campaign.
Hughton Reveals Cancer Scare and Recovery
Former Birmingham City boss Chris Hughton, 67, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in April 2025 and underwent surgery. He says he is now cancer free and feels great.
London Marathon Runner Funds Cancer Research for Dad
Jo Barratt runs the London Marathon for the Institute of Cancer Research, honoring her father David, a well-known Newbury community figure who died of renal cancer.
Marathon Runner Raises Funds for Cancer Research in Dad's Memory
Joe Dale, 22, runs London Marathon for Institute of Cancer Research after losing his father to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He aims to turn grief into hope.
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Family seeks answers over asbestos cancer death
Barbara Devey, 87, died from mesothelioma after working at Lewis's and Rackhams in Birmingham. Her family is investigating asbestos exposure during renovations.
PCOS Patient Praises GLP-1 Jabs for Life-Changing Benefits
Kirsty-Louise Card shares how GLP-1 medications transformed her PCOS management, improving insulin resistance and hormonal balance beyond weight loss, and welcomes new research.
Walsall Rapist Prolonged Victim Trauma Before Plea Change
Sikh Women's Aid says Walsall rapist John Ashby prolonged his victim's trauma by taking the case to trial before changing his plea. Sentencing due April 24.
Wales family raises £102k for Brain Tumour Charity
A family from mid Wales raised £102,000 for The Brain Tumour Charity before running the London Marathon in memory of wife and mum Michelle, who died of brain cancer.
I'm A Celebrity Star Pulls Out of Live Final on Medical Advice
Beverley Callard, known for Coronation Street, has withdrawn from the I'm A Celeb final on medical advice following her breast cancer diagnosis and surgery.
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Harper, 3, rings bell after brain tumour treatment
Three-year-old Harper from Cannock was diagnosed with a brain tumour after a routine eye test. She underwent surgery and chemotherapy at Birmingham Children's Hospital and has now completed treatment, ringing the end-of-treatment bell.
JLR Worker Dies at 37 After Bowel Cancer Misdiagnosed as IBS
Liam Kerry, 37, died of bowel cancer after doctors initially diagnosed IBS. In his final months, he wrote a book of 100-word stories to help others, with proceeds to Bowel Cancer UK.
Southport Macmillan Centre Hosts Craftathon and Summer Activities
Southport Macmillan Centre announces a craftathon on May 14, summer exercise tasters, and weekly walks, supporting anyone affected by cancer.
Beverley Callard: I'm A Celeb Exit Was Start of Cancer Fight
Coronation Street star Beverley Callard opens up about her emotional exit from I'm A Celebrity South Africa, revealing it was due to undiagnosed breast cancer. The actress vows to beat the disease after successful surgery.
Hospice Gives COPD Patient New Lease on Life
Pamela Wolth, a former inpatient at Moya Cole Hospice, shares her remarkable recovery from COPD, transforming from being bedridden to walking independently, thanks to the hospice's rehabilitation team.
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Family claims M&S asbestos led to mum's cancer death
Diane Clements, 74, died from mesothelioma after working at Marks & Spencer for over 30 years. Her family believes asbestos exposure at the Hereford store caused her cancer.
Bolton Mum Warns of Leukaemia Signs After Son's Diagnosis
A Bolton mother shares the early signs of leukaemia after her four-year-old son Alfie was diagnosed with B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia following a persistent fever.
Parkinson's Support Café Opens in Basingstoke for Monthly Meetings
A free monthly café for people with Parkinson's and their families starts in Basingstoke on May 13, offering a supportive space for chats and connection at Lychpit Community Hall.
Alan Osmond of The Osmonds Dies at 76
Alan Osmond, lead singer of The Osmonds, has passed away at age 76 following a decades-long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. The musician was surrounded by family at his Utah home.
Hospice Baptism Shows Spiritual Care's Importance in End-of-Life Support
A recent baptism ceremony at St Clare Hospice for patient Duncan demonstrates how spiritual care complements clinical support, providing peace and comfort during life-limiting illness.
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Teacher Runs London Marathon for Brain Injury After Stroke
A primary school teacher from Lincolnshire, who survived two open heart surgeries and a stroke, is running the London Marathon to raise funds and awareness for Headway UK, a brain injury charity. Rob Belt shares his journey of recovery and daily challenge
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