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George Alagiah at Buckingham Palace after collecting his OBE from the Queen.

BBC newsreader George Alagiah dies aged 67

Adele Roberts

DJ confirms she will leave BBC Radio 1 after eight years

The late Dame Deborah James

Dame Deborah James’s cancer journey captured in new documentary

Tesco is stocking £8 health-kits to test for cancers and illnesses in a first of a kind deal to help the NHS

Tesco launch at-home medical kits to test for cancer & thyroid issues

The NHS 'FIT' kit, to screen for bowel cancer.

Health chiefs urge people in Leeds not to delay bowel cancer screening

Heather Adams was diagnosed with bowel cancer in May 2021. Credit: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Over £11,000 raised to prolong life of terminally ill Meanwood mum-of-two

A new drug has shown promise in slowing the growth of bowel cancer (Photo: David Davies/PA Wire)

Leeds researchers identify potential new treatment for incurable bowel cancer

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, with more than 42,000 people diagnosed with the condition every year (Photo: Shutterstock)

What is bowel cancer? Sign and symptoms, when to see a GP and treatment options ...

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month takes place annually, and aims to raise awareness of the condition and funds to support the work of charity Bowel Cancer UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

How to support Bowel Cancer UK during April's awareness month - and symptoms to ...

This common gut bacteria could be a cause of bowel cancer