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Alison Berry, from Hebburn, has completed a 1,000ft wing walk after losing 11 stone in weight.

Hebburn grandmother takes on wing walk after losing 11 stone

Leon Kirton is set to take on a 100km ultramarathon to raise money for Suicide Prevention UK.

Football coach to take on 100km ultramarathon for suicide charity

Ann Walsh, the organiser of the Jarrow Relay for Life, is calling time on the popular fundraising event.

Jarrow Relay for Life organiser calls time on the fundraising event

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

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

Colleagues from across the UK network travelled to London to take part.

Ad Feature Access Self Storage staff take on 100km charity relay challenge

Campaign to address barriers preventing North Shields residents getting cancer symptoms checked

Campaign to address barriers preventing North Shields residents getting cancer s...

Bellway North East’s pink-themed charity ball raised £68,800 for Cancer Research UK

Bellway North East’s charity ball raises £68,800 for Cancer Research UK

A woman walks past a Cancer Research UK store in London. The charity shop chain will close 88 high street shops by May 2026, with 100 more expected by April 2027 (Photo: BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

UK charity shop to close 88 high street shops by May 2026 - full list

Join the pack: Dog owners are being urged to walk 60 miles with their four-legged friends over the course of April to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer’s life-saving research. Sign up now at su2c.org.uk/walkies

Walkies Challenge: Paw-some canine cancer challenge

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

Annual March on Cancer walk continues to raise thousands for charity

A new study suggests that drinking a glass of milk every day may reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

One thing you can do daily to reduce your risk of common cancer

Slimming World groups from across Sheriff Hill, Wrekenton, Felling and Boldon have joined forces to gather Christmas presents for those who need them most.

Slimming World members help disadvantaged families this Christmas

More than 100 people took part in a Christmas walk to raise funds for a cancer charity.

Over 100 people take part in a candlelight walk for a cancer charity

Guests were entertained by a comedian and a live band.

Bellway ball raises more than £41,000 for Cancer Research UK

Around 7,500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the UK every year.

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The 2024 Jarrow Relay for Life was a celebration for the event raising more than £1million since it was launched in 2007.

Organisers celebrate another successful Jarrow Relay for Life

Neil Wheatley, and his daughter Emily, have completed a 24-hour litter pick to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Dad raises over £1,400 for cancer charity with 24-hour litter pick

Survivors march at Cancer Research UK Relay for Life Jarrow

Jarrow Relay for Life organisers celebrate raising more than £1m

South Shields cancer campaigner, Susan Mountain], is urging local candidates to make the general ele

South Shields Cancer Campaigner's Election Plea To Save More Lives

Body Combat instructors across South Tyneside want to “combat cancer one punch at a time”.

South Tyneside instructors host ‘Combatathon’ for Cancer Research

Janet getting her hair shaved
Credit: Paul Dix

Woman marks 10 years cancer free by shaving hair off for charity

Annual Cancer Research UK Relay for Life organiser Ann Walsh at Monkton Stadium with David Ansell who is walking 10 miles a day for a 100 days.

British Empire Medal fundraiser celebrates major award nominations

Paula Fowler, left and Melanie Munroe have launched their prom appeal to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. Image, Sunderland Echo.

Prom dresses wanted to help Cancer Research and save parents cash

Annual Cancer Research UK Relay for Life organiser Ann Walsh at Monkton Stadium with survivors Bobby Jak, 12 and Lillie Slater, 19.

12 photos from Cancer Research UK Relay for Life Jarrow

Last year's Relay for Life at Monkton Stadium, Jarrow.

Everything you need to know about Relay for Life Jarrow event

Cancer survival rates rise in South Tyneside.

Cancer survival rates rise in South Tyneside
The survival rate for cancer patients in South Tyneside in the year following their diagnosis is still rising, new figures show.
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Last year's Relay for Life at Monkton Stadium, Jarrow.

International honour for Jarrow Race for Life event

Experts warn that these common foods can increase cancer risk

Action call over cancer figures.

Action call over fall in cancer diagnosis figures

Camden brewery has launched a new drink

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

How can I apply for the 2023 Great North Run? Ballot information and how to get involved. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

How can I apply for the 2023 Great North Run? Ballot information and how to get ...

Relay for Life organiser Ann Walsh with brain tumour survivor Lily Slater ahead of the event at Monkton Stadium.

Jarrow's Relay for Life event scheduled to return this weekend

DJ's from former South Shields nightclubs are set to return in aid of Cancer Research UK

Event to bring back loved nightclub DJ's in fundraiser for Cancer Research UK

A quarter miss cancer tests.

Fears over missed cancer tests

The Salute to the 1940s performers.

Salute to the 1940s in South Shields

The Lavender Lasses who have passed the milestone of £40,000 raised for cancer research.

Forty thousand thank yous! Cancer Research bosses praise these outstanding South...

Mikail Hassan who was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma and who is the face of the Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People Star Award, this year.

Help combat childhood cancer rates in the North East

Stan undergoing surgery

Bingo caller who lost voice to cancer reaches out to others

Billie-Jean Morris (left) and Louise Capstick

Duo brave icy waters every single day in November to raise hundreds for charity

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?

Mark on the final day of his walking challenge, with his Mam

Nissan worker with terminal cancer raises over £4000 by walking 62 miles

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

Mark Turbitt with pet dogs Woody (left) and Jessie.

Man battling terminal cancer determined to live life to the full

Joanne Thornton, Deputy Head Teacher, and Holly Cooper, Senior Lead Practitioner, presented the Cancer Research UK volunteers, John and Hazel Pickering, with the cheque for almost £3,000.

School helps raise £3,000 for cancer charity through day of inclusive events

See how many of these Race For Life scenes you remember.

9 photos from Race For Life events in South Tyneside over the years

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...

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...

Fundraisers took part in a 10k walk along The Leas for Cancer Research UK.

Lavender Lasses lace up for Race for Life at Home

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...

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