Tyne Tees Macmillan Cancer Support

The Fisherman’s Mission charity is working alongside Macmillan to improve cancer awareness among the North Shields fishing community.

An open water swimmer given only months to live has defied his diagnosis to raise £6,000 in a Channel Challenge inspired by him.

A 15-year-old from Durham who lost both parents to cancer is opening a new centre offering free cancer information and support in Durham.