The world came together last night (July 7) to light up candles in memory of North East hero Bradley Lowery. People from across the world paid their tributes and respects to the 6-year-old from Blackhall in County Durham, who sadly lost his long-fought battle with neuroblastoma yesterday. The youngster captured the […]
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Brave Bradley Lowery loses cancer battle
Brave Bradley Lowery has sadly lost his battle with neuroblastoma – following a long fight against the disease. The 6-year-old from County Durham captured hearts across the region, the country and the world with his determination to overcome cancer, pride for Sunderland AFC and his infectious smile. The youngster, from […]
Bradley the Builder: Bradley Lowery helps dad at building site
Brave Bradley Lowery became a builder for the day as he experienced a day at work with his dad. The five-year-old, who is currently receiving treatment for neuroblastoma, decided to help out on the building site – hi-vis vest and all. His mum, Gemma Lowery, said on the Bradley Lowery’s […]
North East first cancer support, awareness and education centre in the UK appeal for more volunteers
A North East charity are looking to build the first cancer support, awareness and education centre in the UK through help of volunteers. The charity have several shops around the North East, including one on Blandford Street, Sunderland, which are always open to taking on new volunteers. SR News caught […]
Denise Robertson: Family release statement
Denise Robertson’s family have released a statement following her death from cancer. Here is the statement in full: “It is with the deepest possible sorrow that we announce the passing of a very great lady. “Our dearest Denise Robertson lost her short battle with cancer today at the Royal Marsden […]
Denise Robertson was ‘no stranger to sadness and difficulties’
Sunderland-born Denise Robertson spent more than 30 years helping the British public with their problems but was no stranger to sadness and difficulties in her own life. Ms Robertson was widowed twice – losing first husband Alex to cancer in 1972 and then Jack to a stroke in 1995. She […]
Sunderland ex smoker backs up stop-smoking campaign following reports of worrying figures
Sunderland ex smoker has backed up a campaign encouraging people to stop smoking after recent figures have revealed staggering statistics of deaths due to cancer caused by smoking. The campaign Quit 16, ran by stop smoking programme Fresh, comes with the warning that smoking can cause a total of 16 […]