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Leading experts urge ministers to ‘stand firm on tobacco and vape regulations’

Race For Life Pretty Muddy event at Sandwell Valley Park.

Plus 24 fantastic photos of the Pretty Muddy 5K at Sandwell Valley

Race for Life Pretty Muddy 5k event at Sandwell Valley Country Park

Sandwell Race for Life 2026: Where to park and what you need to know

The Princess of Wales, right talking to Davina McCall

Kate and Davina McCall speak about cancer experiences at charity reception

The Princess of Wales at the Cancer Research UK reception

King, Queen and Kate mark 125 years of Cancer Research UK with reception

during a visit to rural Agriturismo ‘Al Vigneto’ in Reggio Emilia, to celebrate the power of inter-generational connection, on the second day of her visit to Italy. The visit to the area will focus on early childhood development and forms part of a high-level fact-finding mission to explore leading international approaches to supporting young children and those who care for them.

Kate to join King and Queen at cancer charity reception

Adrian Hanson running in memory of his daughter: Rachie Hanson, with collegaues from Radnor Hills

Photos of runners braving the heat as Race for Life returns to Telford

People relaxing in hot weather in Potters Fields Park, London

UK set for record hot May day with parts of country hotter than Barbados

People sitting in the sunshine next to the sea

Sun safety warning issued for bank holiday as skin cancer cases hit record high

Stourbridge Slimming World Consultants at The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw Event 2026

Stourbridge group donates record 1,515 bags of clothing to charity

MRI scanner

Cancer cases reach record level as UK population ages

Carla Roberts says her life would be a ‘ticking time bomb’ if it wasn’t for Cancer Research UK scientists. The 59-year-old mum is pictured with her daughter Annabel,

Dudley mum credits Cancer Research UK for its research

More than £20k collected for cancer research by Wyre Forest fundraisers

Wyre Forest CRUK committee members (from left) Vicky Chapman, chair Anita Rose and treasurer David Smith at a recent fundraiser

More than £20k collected for cancer research by Wyre Forest fundraisers

Vegetarian diet can slash the risk of five cancers by as much as 30% – study

Race for Life in Wolverhampton and Staffordshire to help beat cancer

Black Country and Staffordshire fundraisers urged to make waves as Swimathon tur...
Water-lovers across the Black Country and Staffordshire are being urged to dive into Swimathon 2026, as it celebrates four decades of swimming success.
Paula Young

As Swimathon turns 40, 1980s Olympic legend Duncan Goodhew MBE is encouraging people across Wolverhampton, Staffordshire and the Black Country to sign up and raise money for Cancer Research UK, the end of life charity Marie Curie and Swimathon Foundation from 20-22 March. Enter now at swimathon.org

Black Country and Staffordshire fundraisers urged to make waves as Swimathon tur...

Walsall poet and open mic host gears up for 10k challenge

Ceremonial items used by Queen Elizabeth II to be auctioned for cancer charity

‘Hidden vulnerability’ involving vitamin B uncovered in aggressive brain cancer

Walsall poet Ryan Kenny

Walsall poet and open mic host gears up for 10k challenge

Brave Kidderminster toddler fronts national poster campaign to help save lives

Wendie-Lou in front of her poster at the Bromsgrove Cancer Research UK shop

Brave Kidderminster toddler fronts national poster campaign to help save lives

Ads for sunbed firms banned for misleading and irresponsible safety claims

Researchers discover new treatments for liver and bowel cancer

Traitor's star urges people to Race for Life as event sale launches in the West ...

The Traitors winner Leanne Quigley with partner, Sophie Jones and their children at Race for Life

Traitor's star urges people to Race for Life as event sale launches in the West ...
The Traitors star Leanne Quigley is urging people to kick start the New Year by signing up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire and the Black Country.
Paula Young

Tiswas creator still drumming at 82 to support cancer research breakthroughs

Peter Tomlinson is backing a new drive to support cancer research breakthroughs.

Tiswas creator still drumming at 82 to support cancer research breakthroughs

Charles announces ‘good news’ of reduction in his cancer treatment

Award launched for children with cancer in the Black Country and Staffordshire

People putting off getting potential cancer symptoms checked, charity warns

Retired banker ‘proud and exhausted’ as he completes 200 marathons in 200 days

Simple steroid creams ‘could help the body fight cancer’

New cancer cases worldwide could rise by 61% by 2050 – study

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire legend Chris Tarrant joins guests at golf club cha...

Only half of people with cancer diagnosed within target time, analysis finds

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Gold ribbon campaign launched in Staffordshire...

‘Extraordinary’ charity cycling event with Sir Chris Hoy raises more than £2m

Survival time for incurable blood cancer almost doubles since 2005, study finds

TV chef Gordon Ramsay reveals skin cancer treatment

Dermot Murnaghan ‘feeling pretty good’ after chemotherapy for stage four cancer

6.3 million cancer cases could be diagnosed between now and 2040 – report

Children more likely to engage with junk food posts from influencers – charity

Speed of improvement in cancer survival rates ‘slowing’, say experts

Telford teen to cycle 56 miles in memory of his father for charity

Celebrities send good luck messages to local cancer survivor trekking 4,000 mile...

Dermot Murnaghan ‘fell through the gaps’ with stage four cancer diagnosis

Common bacteria ‘fuels millions of cases of stomach cancer across the globe’

West Midlands care service steps up for cancer charity

21 glorious pictures of the fantastic Race for Life at Dudley's Himley Hall

Deaths from cancer cost UK economy £10.3bn every year – Cancer Research UK

Sponge test ‘could benefit thousands of people’ with Barrett’s oesophagus

Former Sky News host Dermot Murnaghan diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer

New leukaemia treatment hailed as ‘milestone’ for patients

Blood test for early signs of pancreatic cancer trialled by UK doctors

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