Cancer Research UK

This September, show support and raise money for research into children’s and young people’s cancers

Portsmouth residents urged to give up clothes for good cause

People across Portsmouth can grab their glowsticks for the Shine Night Walk for Cancer Research UK

It's time to shine in night-time charity walk for Cancer Research UK

Team Rods & Ribbons Gemma, Hannah, Izzy and Emma

All-ladies sea angling team continues mission to support Cancer Research

Becky James beat melanoma after getting a suspicious spot on her ear checked early.

Havant skin cancer survivor's sun safety drive as cases reach all-time high

Cancer Research UK is calling on the newly elected Government to help end the devastation caused by smoking in the South East. Photo by Mathew MacQuarrie on Unsplash.

783,000 in the South East still smoke as cancers caused by smoking in the UK rea...

Race For Life event in Southsea, Hampshire. Pictured is action from the event.Sunday 30th June 2024.Picture: Sam Stephenson.

WATCH: Inpsirational people complete Race for Life for loved ones

Marion Clist, centre, was surrounded by staff from Woodcott Primary School in support of her

Portsmouth residents unite to battle against cancer with Race for Life

Race For Life event in Southsea, Hampshire. Pictured is action from the event. Sunday 30th June 2024. Picture: Sam Stephenson.

21 striking pictures from poignant Race for Life event

Thousands of people have turned out for Portsmouth's Race for Life which raises money for vital cancer research.

Sea of pink in Southsea as thousands take part in Race for Life

Race For Life Pretty Muddy, Southsea Common Picture: Chris Moorhouse (290624-096)

Great action pictures as runners get covered in mud for Pretty Muddy

Race For Life Pretty Muddy, Southsea Common Picture: Chris Moorhouse (290624-026)

Wonderful pictures of Race for Life's Pretty Muddy event

There area a number of fantastic activities on offer this weekend to keep you and your family busy.

What's on in Portsmouth this weekend - 11 fantastic activities

Race for Life Southsea: All you need to know

Craig Foster will wear his wife's picture on his t-shirt during the 5k Race for Life, Portsmouth

“I’ll cross that line for Fariba" - Hampshire man prepares for Race for Life

Charlotte Ralph with her husband John and children Ben and Kezia Picture from Cancer Research UK

Cancer survivor mum calls on next government to fund more treatments

Big Hike participants

Help beat cancer step by step with South Coast and Jurassic Coast hiking events

People are being urged to boot up for a big adventure as part of a stunning fundraising challenge along the beautiful coasts of the South East and the South West.

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Mark Venables calls on Portsmouth to Race for Life to support life-saving research

Cancer survivor sees how Race for Life Portsmouth is helping scientists find new...

Tom Morton and Cancer Research UK chief executive Michelle Mitchell at the award ceremony in Kent

Former News deputy editor wins charity award for his work covering major event

Hampshire County Council has been trying to crack down on the sale of menthol cigarettes and vapes, but they are still falling into the hands of youngsters. Picture: Adobe Stock

Menthol cigarettes seized despite ban - youth vaping scourge continues

Cosplay enthusiasts Portsmouth Ghostbusters at Port Solent, Portsmouth, fundraising for Cancer Research UK. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Delightful pictures of families meeting Portsmouth's Ghostbusters

The Portsmouth Ghostbusters at Port Solent on a previous occasion.

Ghostbusters to delight Portsmouth families in charity fundraiser

Ghostbusters in Port Solent, Portsmouth, raising money for Cancer Research. Saturday 28th October 2023. Picture: Sam Stephenson.

Here are six pictures of a Ghostbusters interactive event in Port Solent

Here are six things to do this weekend.

Here are 6 things to do this weekend

Alexander Beech, 7, has raised an incredible amount for charity by committing to having his head shaved.

Gosport boy, 7, raises more than £1000 for charity with haircut

Alexander Beech will shave his head for charity later this month.

Gosport boy to shave head after smashing fundraising target

Andy Hornby is organising a 24 hour timelapse challenge to support Cancer Research UK. Pictured is Andy Hornby. Picture: Sam Stephenson.

Photographer to host 24 hour timelapse to raise money for charity

Cancer Research UK Race for Life on Southsea Common. Picture Stuart Martin (220421-7042)

57 photos of Portsmouth runners at today's Race for Life

Thousands of people put boots on the ground at Southsea Common earlier today as the Race for Life raised money for Cancer Research UK.

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From left, Christine Whittingham, 61, Tilly Phillips, 12 and Sophia Whittingham, 34, at the Race for Life in Southsea. Picture: David George

Race for Life runners raise more than £45,000 for Cancer Research UK

Race for Life Pretty Muddy took place on Saturday morning on Southsea Common as children and adults took on the obstacle course race. Photos by Alex Shute

42 pictures of the Race for Life Pretty Muddy race in Southsea

From left, Matthew Lewis, Jack Lewis, Elizabeth Rooney, Charlotte Lewis and Michael Rooney at Race for Life Poole in 2021

Family who lost mum and 11-year-old daughter to cancer will do Race for Life

Participants on the Pretty Muddy Splash

Race for Life Southsea: All you need to know

John Seymour, left, and son Indie Seymour, 13.

Charity gig raises more than £2000 for Cancer Research UK

Fewer cancer patients received an emergency diagnosis in Portsmouth last year

Fewer cancer patients received an emergency diagnosis in Portsmouth last year

Patient Ivan Symonds, 84, from Southsea, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2012. He took part in the ProCAID trial which showed that adding a targeted cancer drug to chemotherapy treatment can improve survival for patients with advanced prostate cancer. Picture: Cancer Research UK

Cancer survivor welcomes extra cash for clinical trials

Charlotte Wood in a Cancer Research charity shop

Southsea teenager runs almost 250 miles in a month in memory of her uncle

Fran Chester, right, is supporting Race for Life with her Haematology and Oncology Ward team members

30 cancer nurses from QA prepare to take part in Southsea's Race for Life

Gandhi Indian takeaway in Anjou Crescent, Fareham, held a charity fundraising evening on Monday. From left, volunteer event chair for Cancer Research UK relay for life Portsmouth Jayne Bowater, Mayoress of Fareham Anne Ford, Pinak Deb, Gandhi owner Abu-Suyeb Tanzam, Mayor of Fareham Mike Ford and Cllr Tina Ellis for Fareham West ward Picture: Sarah Standing (250423-2430)

Indian takeaway raises hundreds with its annual charity night

A hospital ward. Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Colorectal cancer survival rate dips slightly in Portsmouth

Left: Sidetracked Right: Reactor 1

Cancer Research fundraiser to be held at Wedgewood Rooms

Pictured is Nelly, 3, having fun with the gang. Picture: Sam Stephenson.

In Pictures: Ghostbusters event raises money for charity

A replica of Ecto-1, the Ghostbusters' car in the franchise.

'Ghostbusters' stage Port Solent fundraiser

Jon Gittens in action for Pompey and right, with his wife Jayne

Widow of Pompey player speaks about his cancer diagnosis

The Ecto-1, the Ghostbusters car, will be visiting Port Solent for the event.

Ghostbusters Unite at Port Solent for Cancer Research UK

Experts warn that these common foods can increase cancer risk

The Race For Life will return to Southsea Common this July. Photos: Cancer Research UK

Race For Life half price for Portsmouth residents

HMS SULTAN HOLDS DRUMHEAD CEREMONY ON ARMISTICE DAY Personnel from across HMS Sultan came together as one to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country at a Drumhead Ceremony on Armistice Day. The short service of remembrance, which uses neatly piled drums as an altar, was held with senior officers, including Captain Jo Deakin OBE, the Commanding Officer of HMS Sultan, among those observing a two-minute silence. ​Wreaths were laid by bearers representing HMS Sultan, all civil servants and civilian personnel and by the youngest air and marine engineering trainees serving within the Bases engineering schools. In addition, wreaths were also laid at the Falklands Conflict Memorial and the Gosport Airfield Memorial within the Base. On Sunday, Sailors and Royal Navy and Royal Marine Volunteer Cadet Corp Cadets from HMS Sultan will join in acts of remembrance throughout the local community, including at services at Gosport War Memorial and the Fleet Air Arm Memorial and the sunken garden in Lee-On-The-Solent.:The Commanding Officer, HMS Sultan, Captain Jo Deakin OBE lays a wreath.

Personnel from HMS Sultan came together to remember on Armistice Day

A sneak peek into the new Lazy Bear Bar in Southsea.

A brand new bar will be opening in Southsea

Cancer survivor and artist Al Warner from Gosport is urging people to help accelerate life-saving research by supporting Stand Up To Cancer this autumn. Pictured with members of his art class. Picture by Stuart Martin/Cancer Research UK

A father-of-three's cancer diagnosis is seeing him live his best life

Camden brewery has launched a new drink

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

Members of the Southern Strength UK gym who took part in the chairty event. Picture: Mike Cooter (011022)

Gosport fitness fanatics raise over £1000 for cancer

Friends raise over £2,000 for Cancer Research at fancy dress football fundraiser

A file photo of a patient receiving treatment

Portsmouth has more emergency cancer patients than before the Covid pandemic

3K and 5K start. Race For Life, Southsea Common. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 030722-56)

18 pictures from Race for LIfe Portsmouth

Amelia Samways, left, and Kate Simpson. Race For Life, Southsea Common Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 030722-03)

Southsea Common awash with pink as runners raise £150,000 to fight cancer

Dirty but happy at the end of the Pretty Muddy kids race. Picture: Mike Cooter (020722)

16 great pictures of the children's Race for Life Pretty Muddy event