Marie Curie

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

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

Lisa Davies won 'Non-Clinical Team Member of the Year'.

Portsmouth GP practice employee wins award for contributions to quality of end o...

Community Litter Picking Event at Hilsea Station

Hilsea Station on track for a brighter future with community spotlight

Making a splash: Swimming legend, Duncan Goodhew MBE, is urging people across Yorkshire to sign up for Swimathon 2025 to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK, the end of life charity Marie Curie and Swimathon Foundation. Dive in at swimathon.org.

Portsmouth swimmers urged to dive into swimathon

Marie Curie have helped terminally ill patients curate their favourite songs for end of life care, as the charity looks to provide more focus on the quality for those in care.

Marie Curie help terminally ill curate end of life Spotify playlist

Calling all budding bakers this Autumn

Portsmouth urged to get their aprons on and fundraise for Marie Curie this Autum...

Back to the Future The Musical at London's Adelphi Theatre has been named among the best value tickets on sale in the capital

Cheapest 10 London theatre shows to see this Summer from £17.90

Ad Feature Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal returns to SPAR stores

The alumnae returning to PHS. Picture by Lucinda Webb

Portsmouth High School alumnae from five different decades return

Marie Curie celebrates 75th anniversary with yellow-inspired recipes for Summer 2023

Ad Feature Marie Curie marks 75 years with yellow-inspired recipes for the Summer

Miranda on the bow ramp of The Princess Anne hovercraft

Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the iconic Morris Minor and Marie Carie

Football pundit Chris Kamara MBE (2nd left) handing in a petition, from the end-of-life charity Marie Curie, to Downing Street calling for improved financial support for people with a terminal illness, alongside terminally ill campaigners Tammy Prescott and Cheryl Whittaker, and their husbands Lintyn and Mark. Picture date: Thursday February 23, 2023. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Jeff Moore/PA Wire

Chris Kamara backs campaign to change pension rules for the terminally ill

It is when the darkness risks appearing overwhelming that the message of Christ’s transforming light becomes most relevant

National Day of Reflection to take place on March 23

A waterfront mansion worth £4.5 million is up for grabs, as the UK's biggest ever house draw is launched.

Waterfront mansion up for grabs in UK’s biggest ever house draw

Valerie Ross with her late mother Lilian Moore.

Portsea woman to hold charity fun day to raise cash for Marie Curie
A PORTSEA woman is holding a fun day spectacular in a bid to raise £500 for charity following the loss of her mum to a rare cancer.
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Fiona helps a woman who hasn't seen her son for years. Picture: Alamy/PA.

I regret walking out on my son years ago | Agony Aunt

The UK is holding two minute's silence on Tuesday (Getty Images)

This is when silences will be observed today - in honour of lives lost to corona...

NHS workers hold a minute's silence outside the main entrance of Derriford Hospital on 28 April 2020 in Plymouth (Photo: Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

The UK will pause for a minute's silence today - National Day of Reflection expl...

The weekly Clap for Your Carers will be one of the most remembered events during lockdown.

Picture: Sarah Standing

Minutes silence to mark a day of reflection

Join stars and celebrities at huge online charity event

Fiona Caine gives advice to a woman who has a terminal illness. Picture: PA.

I’ve got a terminal illness and being isolated is hard | Agony Aunt

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Fareham fundraisers thank public for donating to Marie Curie

The Delme Arms

Beer festival bringing 28 real ales to Fareham pub

Lesley played with Barbie but the toy was never a role model

Barbie’s harmless – girls don’t see her as a role model: Lesley Keating

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Barbie’s harmless – girls don’t see her as a role model: Lesley Keating
Apparently, Mattel bestseller, Barbie, is coming in for some serious flack as she’s just been declared unsuitable as a role model.Apparently, with her skimpy outfits, overtly feminine job choices and general pink fluffiness, she’s offending feminists and sending out the wrong message.
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Volunteers out collecting for Marie Curie's Great Daffodil Appeal. Picture: Marie Curie

Hampshire volunteers needed for Marie Curie’s 2019 Great Daffodil Appeal

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Charity launches 24/7 palliative care service in Fareham and Gosport

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Charity thanks city for help with appeal

Swimathon participants in the past at Fareham

One month left to sign up for '¨Swimathon '“ the world's biggest fundraising swi...

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High Street Daffodil Appeal is hailed as a success

Nikki Davis and Tracy Gee enjoying a Blooming Great Tea Party at Knight and Lee

Start getting ready for a Blooming Great Tea Party

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Charity looking for volunteers for new local service

Pictured are Jo Crossley, Lucy Ireson and Jack Crossley

Picture: Neil Marshall (170300-5)

Five-hour football match raises cash for charities

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Players wanted for five-hour football match in Portsmouth

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Fundraising appeal is declared a success

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MP urges charity help

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MP urges charity help

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Pundit Kammy supports football fundraiser

The line-up at a previous game organised by Graham Turner for Macmillan Cnacer Support in Portsmouth

Portsmouth football match in aid of worthy causes

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Marie Curie says thank you for donations

Kirsty Taylor and her friend Christian Dobson on their charity challenge in Scotland for Marie Curie Cancer

Abseil and Highlands walk raises awareness of Marie Curie's work

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Five-a-side football tournament for charity

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Footballers urged to support The Great Daffodil Appeal

Easter family fun day at the South Hayling United Reformed Church

(L-r) Yorkshire Building Society colleagues Chris King, Kayleigh Batty and Lizzie Jones are backing the 'get behind the daffodil' fundraiser. Photograph by Richard Walker/ www.imagenorth.net

Flower power for charity

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Sailor's 96-mile adventure is in memory of her father

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Charity collection nets £200 for cancer help