Macmillan Cancer Support

Castleford's Joe Stearne will complete his 100th marathon this year when he takes part in the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon next month. The runner set himself the challenge of 100 marathons in 52 weeks to raise money for the Macmillan Cancer Support charity. Picture: Joe Stearne/Olivia Hester/Run for All

Castleford man to mark 100th marathon at Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon next month

Wakefield estate agents plan to run, walk and cycle 180 miles for Macmillan to help raise money for the cancer charity

Wakefield estate agents to run, walk and cycle 180 miles for Macmillan

Susan Hartlebury, from Scotland but now living in Sharlston, will be braving the shave for Macmillan.

Wakefield woman to brave the shave in aid of cancer fund

Keith Oldroyd, 81, is retiring after over 30 years of teaching art.

Horbury art teacher retires after 30 years

Len Richards and Michael Crowther opening the centre in October.

Patients across the district set to benefit from Macmillan cancer support

The festive season is upon us and Silkwood Farm is making sure December starts with a glittering day of fun for all the family.

Festive fun planned at Silkwood Farm Christmas Market

George Alagiah and Mary Huckle (photo: Rankin/Macmillan Cancer Support)

Fighting cancer together with Macmillan's Coffee Morning

MacMillan cancer charity backed by M&S - including new products and 5p donations...

It will be a fun-packed day at Silkwood Farm in Ossett for a family day to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Family fun day at Silkwood Farm to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support

Glyn Jepson, who is cycling 900 miles for charity appeared on Steph’s Packed Lunch recently

Cas Tigers fan Glyn sets off on 900-mile charity bike ride to France on Saturday

Greene King launches £10k prize draw in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

Glynn Jepson is cycling from Castleford to Tolouse

Super fan Glyn is cycling 900 miles to Castleford Tigers' away game in Toulouse...

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The portrait was painted on an iPad.

Postie's Sean Lock portrait to be donated to late comedian's family

The best non-alcoholic beers and spirits

Sober October for Macmillan: best non-alcoholic beers and spirits

Silkwood Farm will hold the event on Monday, August 30.

Pub to host market day for Macmillan Cancer Support
A pub in Ossett is hosting a market day in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
James Carney

The number of cancer patients admitted to hospitals as emergency cases in Wakefield hit a seven-year high last summer, figures show.

Covid-19: Rise in cancer patients admitted to hospitals as emergency cases in Wa...

Jacky Booth is raising money for charity in their memory.

Pontefract woman braves the shave in memory of her beloved dad and grandparents

The ballot results for this year’s marathon will be released online for the first time (Photo: Getty Images)

Runners to find out if they have a place in biggest London Marathon ever - and h...

Up to 50,000 people in the UK could have undiagnosed cancer - signs to watch out...

Far fewer patients started treatment for cancer at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust in August compared to the same time last year, new figures reveal.

Fewer begin cancer treatment than pre-pandemic at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust

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The number of people seen for suspected cancer at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust following an urgent GP referral rose in May, but was still well below pre-coronavirus levels.

Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust cancer appointments still below pre-coronavirus le...

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Fancy a nice cup of tea and a slice of cake? These are all the Macmillan Coffee Mornings being held in Wakefield this month.

These are all the Macmillan Coffee Mornings taking place in Wakefield in Septemb...

The winning team from the Woolley Park Golf Course fundraiser

Round of golf raises vital funds at Woolley Park Golf Course

MacMillan mobile information and support team.

Cancer support service on way to Wakefield and Pontefract next week
Free, cancer information and support is coming to Wakefield and Pontefract.
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Your invitation to the ball that will help Wakefield people living with cancer

Snowball Doughball Day is back!

Wakefield's PizzaExpress to host Snowball Dough Ball Day for Macmillan Cancer Su...

Macmillan team

Money tips for cancer patients after figures show sufferers are Â£500 worse off

Jack Horner, Sharron, Dee Harris & Mick Heir after having their heads shaved.

Landlady and punters brave the shave

Mum inspires headshave

Family set up tribute fund to Zoe

Debbie Squires

Ossett to celebrate Yorkshire Day

The team show their banner ahead of the big game.

Charity football match raise Â£17k to support Bradley Lowery and remember Michae...

Bradley Lowery when he appeared as mascot for Sunderland AFC.

Stars ready to lace up theirs boots for Bradley

Charity headshave and fun day at Castleford bus station in memory of driver David Teasdale. In aid of Macmillian and Little Princess Trust.
Peter Taylor, Liam Needham, Craig Holmes, Steve Boyland, Andy Walter, Darren Jones and Tracy Fenton

Caring bus drivers are top of the crops

Bradley Lowery, five, will lead out the teams in Ossett in May.

VIDEO: Terminally ill Bradley Lowery to lead out celebrities for football match ...

IN MEMORY: The charity match is being organised to remember Michael Kew, who died last year.

Star-studded match returns in memory of Leeds-mad fan

Paris Boycott

Cricket legend's niece will brave the shave

Why 1.4m people are carers for cancer sufferers

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Christmas jumper, available for £29.99 from Truffle Shuffle Rock around the Christmas tree with Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo and Donatello this year.

Star Wars, Sesame Street and ninja turtles - an alternative to this year’s Chris...

Where there’s a Wilko....

Maureen Tennant-King, mayor of Featherstone 2015/16 - pictured with her granddaughter Emily Carter

Maureen’s ‘honour’ at second stint as Featherstone mayor

Ice Bucket Challenge by the Leader of Featherstone Town Council, Graham Isherwood in aid of Macmillan nurses. The challenge was done in the grounds of North Featherstone J+I school and the honour of pouring the buckets of water over Graham Isherwood went to some of the pupils from the school.
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SLIDESHOW: Featherstone Town Council leader gets a soaking