North-east toddler overcomes cancer after pioneering stem cell treatment
It may finally be a happy Christmas for a brave toddler recovering from a rare combination of cancers after pioneering stem cell treatment.
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DJ Mark Radcliffe to unveil park bench marking research-fuelled cancer recovery
Broadcaster Mark Radcliffe will mark his cancer recovery by unveiling his own engraved park bench with a difference.
Relay For Life Peterhead launch night is a roaring success
The launch of a popular north-east charity fundraising event has proved a resounding success.
Aberdeen University hits £4.5 million target for cancer research
Aberdeen University has hit its target to raise £4.5million for cancer research in the north-east.
North-east fundraiser recognised for 19 years of service
A north-east woman has been recognised for ten years of fundraising success.
GALLERY: Hundreds turn out for Aberdeen Race for Life
Aberdeen beachfront was awash with pink positivity as hundreds turned out to raise money for cancer research.
Calls for Relay for Life competitors to help smash £2m target
People affected by cancer are being asked to take on the Relay for Life event in Peterhead this year to help organisers smash their £2 million target.
Queen’s New Year Honours 2019: Gladys ‘goes out with a bang’ with trio of achievements
It appears that 2018 has been the year of Gladys Sangster and, with her inclusion on the New Year Honours list, she is “going out with a bang”.
Cancer Research runner taking on London Marathon in remembrance of cousin
A charity shop manager from the north is taking on one of the UK’s biggest sporting challenges in memory of her cousin.
Cutting-edge technology speeds up cancer diagnosis at Aberdeen research centre
Work to make Aberdeen a world-class cancer research centre has been given a boost with the unveiling of a machine which can scan 30,000 blood cells per second.
In pictures: A pink army of runners raise close to £100,000 for Cancer Research UK in Inverness
A mass of pink-clad women - joined by a number of men - took up their starting places yesterday at Inverness’ Bught Park in aid of Cancer Research.
Brave Invergordon mum led the charge against cancer at Race for Life Inverness
Of all those present at the city’s Bught Park it proved to be an extremely special day for one Invergordon woman who has overcome breast cancer.
Seven triathlons in seven days for Aberdeenshire man Ross Greig
For most people, one triathlon would be enough - or even too much.
Aberdeen ready for first Pretty Muddy event
Aberdeenshire women are being urged to take on a muddy obstacle course to help the fight against breast cancer.
The search is on for Courage on the Catwalk and Brave models
They are life-affirming events, which have already raised £570,000 to help fund cancer research in the north east of Scotland.
Peterhead cancer fundraisers recognised as among finest in the world
A north-east charity team who have raised nearly £200,000 to help fight cancer over the last decade have been recognised as amongst the finest fundraisers in the world.
Shock figures reveal teenagers drinking a bathtub of fizzy drinks every year
Scottish youngsters are drinking almost a bathtub's worth of fizzy drinks every year.
Family pay tribute to “inspirational” Aberdeen mum after she lost cancer battle
The family of an Aberdeen woman who died from cancer have paid tribute to her "love for life."
Stormtrooper who conquered Ben Nevis and Snowdon sets sites on Scafell Pike
A Star Wars fan who walked to the tops of Snowdon and Ben Nevis while dressed as a stormtrooper has now set his sights on England's tallest mountain.
PICTURES: Thousands turn out for Aberdeen Race for Life
Thousands of women from across the north-east flocked to the beach in Aberdeen dressed in pink for the Race for Life event in aid of Cancer Research.
Relay for Life team honoured for outstanding achievement
The volunteers behind one of the north-east's most popular charity events are to be honoured with a national award in recognition of their outstanding fundraising achievements.
Aberdeen man was married for just three months before cancer diagnosis
"I had my whole life and my family's future in my hands, and I lost it all in two minutes."
Cancer Research Relay raises more than £1million
A north-east charity event has surpassed the £1million mark since it began eight years ago.
Turriff teams help battle cancer with 24-hour relay
A round-the-clock charity walk at a north-east beauty spot has raised more than £120,000 to help battle cancer.
Fraserburgh gets set for Moonlight Prowl
A north-east town is in the pink as scores of walkers prepare to step out for one of the area's biggest charity events.