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Rhiannon Howe - Miss Hampshire 2026

Rhiannon Howe from Portsmouth is the new Miss Hampshire 2026

Portsmouth Relay for Life, Portsmouth Grammar School playing fields, Hilsea. The event was in aid of Cancer Research UK
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (180726-24)

24-hour relay raises £60,000 for cancer charity - in pictures

The Portsmouth Ghostbusters are fundraising for Cancer Research UK at Portsmouth Comic Con next month.

Portsmouth Ghostbusters set finale of major fundraising campaign

Southsea's Race for Life on May 10, 2026

64 great pictures from Portsmouth's Race for Life on Southsea Common

The junior version of Cancer Research UK's Pretty Muddy run at the Race for Life weekend on Southsea Common - May 9, 2026

26 great pictures of the Pretty Muddy kids run for Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK's Pretty Muddy race at the Race for Life weekend on Southsea Common, May 9, 2016

Hundreds get filthy in Southsea for Race for Life Pretty Muddy

Cancer researcher, Parys Hatchard and her team are taking part in Pretty Muddy in Portsmouth this weekend to help fund life-saving research.

Parys rallies Portsmouth to go all in against cancer at Pretty Muddy

The March for Life Team on Southsea Common

March for Life Band prepares for its swansong after 17 years

You can get Pretty Muddy on the obstacle course or take part in the 3k, 5k or 10k on Southsea Common in June.

Race for Life returns to Southsea - all you need to know

Mandy Edwards of Portsmouth, who died from bowel cancer

Family honour memory of mum as they fundraise after her death at 46

Arnie Delstanche is aiming to beat a world record he set last year when he became the fastest marathon runner in a full-body inflatable costume.

Southsea man aims to beat his own world record at London Marathon

Colleagues from across the UK network travelled to London to take part.

Ad Feature Access Self Storage staff take on 100km charity relay challenge

As Swimathon turns 40, 1980s Olympic legend, Duncan Goodhew MBE, is encouraging people across Portsmouth to sign up and raise money for Cancer Research UK, the end of life charity Marie Curie and Swimathon Foundation from 20-22 March. Enter now at swimathon.org.

Portsmouth fundraisers urged to make waves as swimathon turns 40

Charles Crespin from Havant is preparing to cycle over 100 miles from Portsmouth to Dartford on 11 March 2027 to raise money for Cancer Research UK in memory of his mother, Tina Chapman, pictured

Havant man prepares to cycle more than 100 miles for cancer charity in memory of...

Nearly 1 in 2 people in the UK will be diagnosed with some form of cancer in their lifetime.

Brits urged to act this World Cancer Day

The Traitors winner Leanne Quigley with partner, Sophie Jones and their children at Race for Life

The Traitors star urges Portsmouth to go all in against cancer at Race For Life
The Traitors star Leanne Quigley is urging people to kick start the New Year by signing up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Portsmouth this May, with 30% off the entry fee if you sign up this January.
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Award winner, Dulcie Gee was able to accurately describe her symptoms which led to a 'one of a kind' cancer diagnosis.

Award for Portsmouth toddler who explained symptoms that led to devastating canc...

Celebrities encourage award nominations for children with cancer

A campaign has been launched to raise awareness in Portsmouth of possible symptoms of cancer.

Campaign to address barriers preventing Portsmouth residents getting cancer symp...

A woman walks past a Cancer Research UK store in London. The charity shop chain will close 88 high street shops by May 2026, with 100 more expected by April 2027 (Photo: BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

UK charity shop to close 88 high street shops by May 2026 - full list

Mammoth walk along the Jurassic Coast raised more than £27,000 in fight against cancer.

Thousands of pounds raised in fight to find cancer cures

Taking Impact over Image to new heights!

Future Miss Great Britain hopeful from Hampshire raises £750 for charity in just...

Dr Catherine Pointer is a cancer survivor and scientist and has teamed up with Cancer Research UK to explain more about children's cancers.

“My goal is to leave cancer research in a better place than I found it.”

Portsmouth urged to light the way at cancer night walk

James on a well deserved day off from running duties

1310 mile Run for Cancer research UK

Portchester Slimming World Consultant, Carole Bailey, who took part in Pretty Muddy

Slimming World members across the South Coast raise over £20k for Cancer Researc...

Sarah Muir, with sunglasses, celebrated her birthday at Pretty Muddy ahead of her last treatment for breast cancer on Monday.

Mum of two opens bumper weekend of Race for Life events for Cancer Research UK
Thousands of people got ‘Pretty Muddy’ on Southsea Common at the weekend as they took on Cancer Research UK’s famous, filthy obstacle course to fund life-saving research.
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People can walk, run or jog their way around the course.

Final call to join Race For Life and Pretty Muddy Portsmouth

Childhood cancer survivor John Paffett knows the importance of early detection and took part in the BEST4 trial in Locks Heath.

Ground-breaking cancer trial for Fareham patients

Empty garage sized storage unit awaiting donations

From garage to good cause In Portsmouth

Race for Life Southsea: All you need to know

Advice from Cancer Research UK on how to enjoy the sun safely.

Clothing choices may influence where skin cancer develops

Great morning's work done!

Bags of kindness from Waterlooville slimmers

Slimming World Consultant, Mel Knibbs, with just some of the donations to Cancer Research UK

Purbrook & Waterlooville super slimmers throw slimmed-out-of clothes for charity

Dev Gadgil will complete his 20th London Marathon for Cancer Research UK in memory of his wife, Celia, who died of breast cancer.

"I'm 81 and am doing my 20th London Marathon"

A growing pile

Havant super slimmers throw slimmed-out xlothes for Cancer Research UK

Arnie Delstanche is taking on a marathon in Norway in June for Cancer Research UK - dressed as a T-Rex

Southsea man to take on arctic marathon dressed as a T-Rex

Ellie Stenning-Stride will launch Cancer Research UK's Race for Life in Portsmouth after discovering she had ovarian cancer following an operation to treat endometriosis.

“I went for a hysterectomy and woke up to discover I had ovarian cancer at 33"

Mandy had a detailed scan to map out her head and neck before receiving a type of radiotherapy called IMRT which precisely shapes the radiation beams to match the tumour shape. Cancer Research UK launched the first UK clinical trial f IMRT in head and neck cancer and proved its benefits in the landmark PARSPORT clinical trial.

Fareham mum: 'Catching a cold on a cruise helped find my cancer and advances in ...

A new study suggests that drinking a glass of milk every day may reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

One thing you can do daily to reduce your risk of common cancer

Team Rods & Ribbons L-R: Izzy, Hannah, Emma and Gemma

Angling for a Cure Rods & Ribbons Launch 2025 Campaign

Craig Foster's wife Fariba died from bowel cancer after living with colitis for 17 years. He welcomes a Cancer Research UK breakthrough that could have potentially saved her life.

Man who lost his wife to bowel cancer welcomes research breakthrough

Who will you race for at Portsmouth's Race for Life this June? Use code RACE25NY for 50% off your entry fee.

Half price offer to race for life in Portsmouth

Cancer Research is urging Portsmouth's MPs to vote in favour of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill tomorrow.

Portsmouth MPs urged to vote ‘YES’ to a smoke-free UK on Tuesday, 26th November

Portsmouth has been selected as Mr April in Access Self Storage's self titled 'most boring calendar ever'.

Portsmouth features in 'most boring calendar ever' for 2025

Storage Unit Calendar 2025

Access Self Storage launches possibly the ‘Most Boring Calendar Ever’ for 2025

Adam gave a nasal swab and blood sample to help scientists find biomarkers that help detect lung cancer in its very early and more treatable stages.

Portsmouth man among thousands helping Cancer Research UK diagnosis lung cancer ...

Adam Jackson from Eastney was one of thousands who gave a nasal swab and blood sample to help detect lung cancer sooner.

Portsmouth man among thousands helping Cancer Research UK diagnosis lung cancer ...

Emma, Hannah and Izzy at the half way mark of the 10km Shine Walk 2024

Team Crewsaver Shines Bright for Cancer Research UK

Around 7,500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the UK every year.

What is ovarian cancer and what are the signs and symptoms?

New Portsmouth and Havant Tesco scheme removes barriers people face when seeking help for cancer

Cancer Research UK and Tesco pharmacies join forces to help spot cancer early an...

This September, show support and raise money for research into children’s and young people’s cancers

Portsmouth residents urged to give up clothes for good cause

People across Portsmouth can grab their glowsticks for the Shine Night Walk for Cancer Research UK

It's time to shine in night-time charity walk for Cancer Research UK

Team Rods & Ribbons Gemma, Hannah, Izzy and Emma

All-ladies sea angling team continues mission to support Cancer Research

Becky James beat melanoma after getting a suspicious spot on her ear checked early.

Havant skin cancer survivor's sun safety drive as cases reach all-time high