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Colin Burgin-Plews

Colin Burgin-Plews who is about to tackle his last Great North Run as charity fundraiser 'Big Pink Dress'.

Colin's final bow as a running charity super hero Chris Cordner

Celebrations are in full swing across South Tyneside.

Jubilee celebrations well underway as events honour the Queen's 70 years Ross Robertson

Residents enjoy the Jubilee street party in Orchid Gardens

What a weekend - South Tyneside wraps up Platinum Jubilee celebrations Kevin Clark

2 year old Noah Cutting has his face painted by Jade Benton from "Brush Hour"

Nursery celebrates Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with garden party Hayley Lovely

Colin Burgin-Plews dressed in a giant sunflower dress as he approaches the finish line.

Fundraising legend runs 10k in giant sunflower dress to thank hospice Neil Fatkin

Colin Burgin-Plews at the start of his sponsored walk in 2020, to say thank you to the NHS.

Big Pink Dress fundraising star gets some good news - and reveals plans for 2022 Chris Cordner

The Best of South Tyneside Awards judging panel.

What an outstanding field of entries

Colin Burgin-Plews and his latest fantastic fundraising mission.

Big Pink Dress runner sets up unique derby challenge for fans Chris Cordner

Colin Burgin-Plews who is planning to run the 40th anniversary Great North Run in style.

'Big Pink Dress' plans special tribute to Great North Run Chris Cordner

Colin Burgin-Plews who has fought back from an operation to remove skin cancer.

Fundraiser reveals he had cancer operation just days before returning to role Chris Cordner

Colin Burgin-Plews has said he is so grateful to the NHS doctors who caught his skin cancer diagnosis early.

Fundraising champion Big Pink Dress opens up about skin cancer diagnosis Sophie Brownson

The Easter bake-off for People's Angels saw some amazing entries and happy faces

Amazing winners revealed in Easter holiday bake-off competition staff reporter

Big Pink Dress Colin Burgin-Plews is judging the People's Angels baking competition

Easter baking competition with Colin Burgin-Plews as 'Hairy Berry' judge Ross Robertson

Colin Burgin-Plews who is fundraising in memory of his mother.

'Big Pink Dress' Colin takes on toughest challenge after mother's death Chris Cordner

You've been telling us about your Stars of 2020 in South Tyneside.

Meet South Tyneside's Stars of 2020 - as chosen by you Debra Fox

Lilian Griffiths who runs LG Fashions as well as a charity book stall at Jacky White's Market.

Lilian’s mission in memory of her brother

Mega fundraiser Colin Burgin-Plews will be up early on Sunday – to ‘virtually’ do the London Marathon.

Colin’s going virtual for his London run Chris Cordner

Colin Burgin-Plews who tackled a sponsored walk earlier this year to thank the NHS heroes who saved his life.

'Big Pink Dress' smashes target Chris Cordner

Colin Burgin-Plews aka Big Pink Dress and his design for the Great No Race dress.

Big Pink Dress launches the Great No Race campaign Sarah Sinclair

Big Pink Dress Colin Burgin-Plews is fundraising for KAYAKS.

Big Pink Dress launches new drive for donations Sarah Sinclair

Colin Burgin-Plews who has revealed plans for a virtual run.

A virtual way to get running in style Chris Cordner

Colin Burgin-Plews who has revealed his new 'just for fun' baking competition on social media.

Are you ready for a North East ‘Bake-In’ Chris Cordner

Colin Burgin-Plews in action at home, and at a previous London Marathon

A marathon effort in a big green dress Chris Cordner

Colin pictured in hospital during his health scare and the dress he will be wearing for the fundraiser.

Big Pink Dress to thank health workers who saved his life Chris Cordner

Early Learning Partnership nursery founder Eamonn Gribben celebrates with staff and nursery children.

20 years of shaping the next generation Sarah Sinclair

Big Pink Dress returns to fundraising in support of NHS staff who are battling to save lives during the Coronavirus pandemic

Big Pink Dress Man says thank you to South Tyneside NHS workers for saving his l...

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