Cancer

Halloween disco for Cancer Connections in South Shields

Supporters of the new law say it will be hugely beneficial to future health.

Businesses told to prepare for new smoking law

Patients, carers, community representatives and NHS staff came together to share their experiences and ideas.

Shaping the future of cancer care

Heather's friends and family walked to Durham Cathedral.

Family of Hebburn woman walk to Durham Cathedral in her memory

Inese Hunter (left), owner of Baltic Barbers, with Deborah Roberts, the co-founder/manager of Cancer Connections.

Barber gives boost to a cancer charity following her own diagnosis

The family and friends of Heather Winthrop are set to take on a 16-mile charity walk in her memory.

Memorial walk set to honour Hebburn woman's 21-year battle with cancer

Newcastle United Wor Flags Kevin Keegan display

'Really special' - NUFC & Liverpool St James' Park plans take shape

Barber looks to help cancer charity following her own diagnosis

Craig Dunn (centre) with Steve Tate (right), who donated £11,500, and best friend John Hardy.

Stranger gives South Shields dad battling cancer his £11.5k savings

Fans of Newcastle United display a tifo and a banner, which reads "The Messiah" in tribute to former player Kevin Keegan prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Manchester United FC at St James' Park on April 13, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

NUFC & Liverpool join forces ahead of Premier League 2026/27 opener

Fans of Newcastle United display a tifo and a banner, which reads "The Messiah" in tribute to former player Kevin Keegan prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Manchester United FC at St James' Park on April 13, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Kevin Keegan stand verdict delivered as NUFC CEO drops hint

Kevin Keegan

Real Madrid Keegan statement proves incredible impact of NUFC icon

Newcastle United manager Kevin Keegan holds the League Division One trophy after the League Division One match against Leicester City at St James' Park on May 9, 1993 in Newcastle, England,( Back row left to right) Paul Bracewell, Terry McDermott (Assistant manager) Mark Robinson, Barry Venison (obscured) Brian Kilcline, Tommy Wright, Kevin Sheedy, Derek Fazackerley (coach) Derek Wright (physio) and Scott Sellars, (front row left to right) John Beresford, Lee Clark, David Kelly, Steve Howey (partially obscured) KK, Liam O' Brien, Gavin Peacock, Robert Lee, Andy Cole and Kevin Scott. (Photo by Stevie Morton/Allsport/Getty Images)

'Made you feel 10 feet tall' - NUFC cult hero pays tribute to Keegan

Newcastle United player Kevin Keegan celebrates towards the Gallowgate End after scoring the winning goal on his debut in the Second Division match against Queens Park Rangers at St James' Park on August 28th, 1982 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Danny Brannigan/Hulton Archive)

NUFC issue statement following death of club legend Kevin Keegan

Ken Dawes previously shared details of his own experience with cancer as part of calls to install sanitary bins in male toilets across South Tyneside.

Former councillor who fought for stoma bins starting support group

Former SAFC players Gary Bennett and Mick Harford alongside Fans Museum founder Michael Ganley at the start of last year’s walk.

"Get checked out" says Gary Bennett ahead of Prostate Cancer Walk
Prostate cancer affects one in eight men and one in four men of Afro-Caribbean ethnicity
Neil Fatkin

Skin Analytics’ DERM Zero is the first to recurve clearance to autonomously check skin lesions via a smartphone

Ad Feature AI that caught 20,000 cancers is now certified for use on smartphones

Corinne Monroe, 19, from South Shields, has been given less than 12 months to live after being diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer for the second time.

Teenager given less than a year to live as rare cancer returns

Team Combat members, l-r, Catherine Coutts, Michelle Quinn, Beth Thompson, Chris Cozier and Lisa Paulson at a Relay for Life.

Fitness instructors eye £23k target for cancer fundraising events

Aaron Day, 42, of Marsden, has won a prestigious national public speaking award.

Speaker uses story of mother's cancer battle to land world title shot

Pupils from Brunton First School
and Havannah First School joined the charity team at Newcastle Racecourse

Thousands prepare for one of region's longest running charity events

From left: Jenn Costello, Karen Gordon, Joanne Moore, Chris Crozier and Michelle Quinn.

We’re ‘combating cancer’ ahead of the Jarrow Relay for Life 2026

Schoolboy fighting cancer wins competition to see idea brought to life

The annual March on Cancer took place on Sunday, March 29.

Annual March on Cancer helps to raise more than £22,000 for charity

More than 100 people joined together to take part in the Dip for Delilah at Littlehaven Beach, in South Shields.

Over 100 people brave the sea to support a little girl with cancer

Ian Swindell was told his shoulder pain was due to acid reflux discovered he had incurable blood cancer - after pushing for a second opinion.

Man told shoulder pain was acid reflux diagnosed with terminal cancer

Bert Culling with his wife Ethel, his son Michael and his daughter Patricia.

Former South Shields shipyard worker’s family appeal for information
The family of a Sunderland man who worked in a South Shields shipyard are calling for information following his death from lung cancer.
Ryan Smith

Delilah Ansell with her parents Rosanna and Brett after she received the all clear from cancer in August 2025.

We’re helping a three-year-old girl through her second cancer battle

Glynis Handyside with her daughter Shannon.

I’ve taken control of my cancer diagnosis and donated my hair

Kevin Keegan's family have confirmed that the former Newcastle United man has been diagnosed with cancer.

Newcastle United legend Kevin Keegan diagnosed with cancer

The delivery of Christmas goodies for youngsters at the Teenage Cancer Trust unit in Tyne & Wear.

Teenagers battling cancer receive pre-Christmas surprise from Aldi

Living With Cancer Project

We're rewriting the narrative around incurable cancer

The hypnotising visual is designed to help people 'stand inside their insides'

Stunning image of 3.2 billion characters shows humans’ genetic make up

SAFC fan Sarah Dowson with her dad Ray Dowson.

A "lasting legacy" to brave Sarah's cancer battle

Big Davey and his son Kevin before the Play Off final.

A gentle giant loved by all - family's emotional tribute to Big Davey

Nearly three in 10 leukaemia patients see their GP three or more times before diagnosis.

The signs and symptoms of leukaemia you need to know about

The number of people losing their lives to mouth cancer in the UK has increased by 46% in the last 10 years.

The common symptom of mouth cancer you shouldn't ignore

An artists impression of how the proposed Sir Bobby Robson Institute could look.

Proposals unveiled for the £30million Sir Bobby Robson Institute

John Walker Pattison, from South Shields, with his memoir, 'Shadows of a Survivor'.

I’ve survived cancer for more than 50 years and now I’m helping others

The Dolly Peel, in South Shields, has held a 12-hour darts marathon for Macmillan Cancer Support.

15 great photos as The Dolly Peel hosts a 12-hour darts marathon

The fifth annual football match in memory of 27-year-old Michael Hall is set to take place on Saturday, August 3. Michael sadly passed away from testicular cancer in 2019.

Dad who died from cancer honoured with annual football match

I'm a mum-of-four and I thought I was just tired, but it much so worse

Grief, riots, law changes: What has happened since Southport stabbings

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK with one in seven women being diagnosed in their lifetime.

You should never ignore these six signs of breast cancer

Last data has revealed that nearly one in three cancer patients are waiting longer for their first treatment.

The best performing hospital trusts for first cancer treatment

Dad of baby with brain cancer: 'I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy'

Every day men across the UK are dying early from preventable causes.

You should never ignore these five symptoms if you are a man

Town hall chiefs have provided an update on steps taken to install sanitary bins in male toilets across the borough after a South Tyneside councillor bravely shared details of his own experience with cancer.

Man’s brave cancer story leads to action on hidden struggle he faces

Levi’s merchandising experts spruce up the local Team Solan charity shop

Levi's selects Team Solan as chosen charity for all North East stores

(Left to right)Rachel Boyd, SACT Clinical Educator at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, Lynsey Robson, Oncology Nurse Consultant at the NHS Foundation Trust and Karen Humphreys, Senior Lecturer at the University of Sunderland and SACT programme leader.

Cancer patients to benefit from course launched by city's university

Bonnie Spence had just turned 5-years-old when she was diagnosed with an extremely rare form of childhood cancer - Rhabdoid Sarcoma

Lancs girl, 5, given just months to live after complaining of sore arm

A skin expert has outlined five warning signs of skin cancer.

Skin cancer symptoms: five warning signs according to a skin expert

The annual March on Cancer took place on Sunday, March 16.

Annual March on Cancer walk continues to raise thousands for charity

L-R - Mark Solan, Debra Dunn, DPE’s Financial Controller, and MD Peter Coates

Newton Aycliffe engineering firm gives £10K to North East cancer charity

Jade and her grandmother, Sheila

The charity fund-raising season begins - the Chancellor must hear Judith Potts

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