Last stand with his band in cancer battle
A musician with terminal lung cancer is touring local venues to raise money for the hospice helping him to battle the disease.
Butchers react to red meat cancer claims
A controversial report linking red meat and processed meat to cancer has been branded “scaremongering” by one local butcher.
Local backing for pink ribbon campaign
Health professionals, organisations and individuals have been fundraising to promote breast cancer awareness.
Stomach cancer rates higher in Liverpool
Cases of stomach cancer in Liverpool are around 44% higher than the UK average, research shows.
Crackdown bid on sunbeds operators
The city council is campaigning for more powers to license and regulate tanning salons in Liverpool.
Headshave for cancer support
Staff at LJMU’s Aldam Robarts library helped to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support by shaving their hair off.
Charity football match ‘a huge success’
A successful 24-hour five-a-side football match, featuring Everton legend Kevin Sheedy, raised over £10,000 for cancer charities.
Festive fundraiser for cancer charity
JMU Journalism students turned up to classes in festive fancy dress to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
New cancer research lab at Aintree
A state-of-the-art research laboratory has been built in Aintree University Hospital to improve care for cancer patients.
Tranmere star diagnosed with cancer
Tranmere Rovers FC are left stunned as midfielder Joe Thompson is diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
Charity celebrates 20 years at base
A local cancer charity which has more than 3,000 visits a year is celebrating 20 years at its headquarters in Aigburth.
LFC join Anthony Nolan in donor search
Liverpool FC teamed up with the Anthony Nolan cancer charity to get people to sign up to the national bone marrow donor register.
Sydney Bridge mission for charity
A man will conquer his fear of heights climbing Sydney Harbour Bridge to raise money for Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
Cake bake returns for second year
A cake-baking competition to raise awareness of ovarian cancer will return to Liverpool next month.
Surgical robot saves lives at hospital
Arrowe Park Hospital has welcomed a new surgical robot to improve operations for patients.
Trio to run 2013 miles for cancer patients
Three friends are attempting to run 2,013 miles this year to raise funds for cancer patients in Merseyside.
Volcano walk in Naomi’s memory
A man is climbing an active volcano to raise money for a Liverpool hospital, in memory of his friend.
Loyal student’s charity feats for friend
A Liverpool college student has proved a friendship like no other by raising over £5,000 for a friend who has cancer.