Bradley Lowery's sixth birthday is a 'huge milestone'
The mother of Bradley Lowery, the County Durham boy whose cancer battle has touched the world of football, has spoken of the 'huge milestone' as Bradley reaches his sixth birthday.
Bradley Lowery celebrates his sixth birthday
It was his ambition to reach his 6th birthday and there are celebrations in Newcastle's RVI as Bradley Lowery's family enjoy a special tea party to celebrate his big day.
Bradley has to stay in hospital because he's on anti-biotics as his terminal cancer continues to progress.
But his family say it won't make any difference to their happiness tonight.
Thousands of birthday messages have been sent from across the world via the hashtag Happy Birthday Brad.
His mother Gemma told ITV Tyne Tees she and his dad just hoped he would reach this milestone birthday - and it's been worth the wait.
Rachel Bullock reports.
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Bradley Lowery's 6th birthday party underway
Bradley Lowery is celebrating his 6th birthday with a party in his home town of Blackhall, County Durham.
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Bradley Lowery's sixth birthday is a 'huge milestone'
The youngster from County Durham is terminally ill. His family say his sixth birthday is a day they have "waited for, for such a long time".