Local cancer charity, Team Solan, hits an extraordinary double milestone – celebrating its 10-year anniversary this August and surpassing an incredible £2 million raised to support those affected by cancer across the North East.

Victim’s dad calls for more action on knife crime
The father of a man who was stabbed to death while protecting his friends at a party has called for more action to be taken to fight knife crime. Oliver Freckleton, 19, was killed when he tried to defend his friends from armed attackers at a house in Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, in December 2021.
Local MOT training company raises £13,780 for Cancer Research UK
Northampton based MOT training provider, MOT Expert, are thrilled to announce they have smashed their £10k fundraising target for Cancer Research UK in celebration of the company’s 10-year anniversary.
Celebrating 10 years with £10k fundraising goal for Northampton-based MOT training provider
MOT Expert, the UK’s leading independent MOT training provider and total MOT protection partner, is marking its 10-year anniversary this summer with a charity challenge to reach £10,000 for Cancer Research UK.
Liverpool man to take on boxing match to say thank you
A resident of a homeless hostel in Liverpool has signed up for a white-collar boxing match to raise money for the charity he says saved him from being street homeless.
Braintree builder takes on boxing challenge in mum’s honour
A builder from Braintree who overcame battles with drugs, alcohol and his mental health has stepped into the boxing ring for charity, in honour of his mum, who died of cancer.
From gamepad to gloves, Carl fights for charity
Carl Ratcliffe, who lives with learning disabilities, is pushing himself to the limit to raise money for a cause close to his heart. On Saturday 12th July 2025, Carl will enter the ring as part of an Ultra White Collar Boxing event in Stafford, all in aid of SpecialEffect, a UK charity that helps physically disabled […]
Fighting fit beauty queen wins first boxing match
A fighting fit beauty queen proved she is a real knock-out after winning her first ever boxing match. Rheanna Cartier, 21, was previously a “shy and awkward” teenager after being bullied at school but had the last laugh
Victory for ‘Beakman’ Kyle Mackenzie in charity boxing debut to raise funds in memory of Ullapool man Stefan Mauger
An Ullapool footballer, now living in Inverness, swapped his boots for boxing gloves earlier this month — raising more than £1500 for a cause close to home.