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  • 22 Feb 2021

    Bone Cancer Research Trust & Sarcoma UK launch Sarcoma Awareness Survey for Medical Students

    Two charities launch first ever collaboration to help educate medical students.

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  • 22 Feb 2021

    13-year-old, Liv, is cycling and running from Lands End to John O' Groats

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  • 3 Feb 2021

    Interview with Carolyn Langford, Head of Research, Audit and Development at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

    We interviewed Carolyn Langford, Head of Research, Audit and Development at the Royal…

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  • 1 Feb 2021

    Q&A with Dr Green on why collaboration is so important for the future of primary bone cancer treatments

    Dr Green explains more about why collaboration is important and how our Infrastructure…

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  • 1 Feb 2021

    Collaboration results in a breakthrough that could lead to kinder treatments for osteosarcoma patients

    Breakthrough that could lead to kinder treatments for osteosarcoma patients

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  • 29 Jan 2021

    Q&A with Professor Aykut Üren about our newly awarded and first ever international Ewing sarcoma research project

    We spoke to Professor Aykut Üren from Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA, about…

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  • 17 Jan 2021

    Bone Cancer Research Trust launch Financial Assistance Grants for patients

    Up to £170 is now available for every new primary bone cancer & tumour patient in the…

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  • 17 Dec 2020

    2020 Awareness Impact

    This year we delivered the biggest primary bone cancer and tumour awareness campaign ever…

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  • 10 Dec 2020

    2020 Research Impact

    Even during this most challenging year, and thanks to the unconditional support of the…

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  • 27 Nov 2020

    Clive & Sylvia Richards Charity support Christmas appeal for bone cancer patients

    Hereford charity generously supports bone cancer patients & their families this Christmas

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  • 6 Nov 2020

    ​The UK’s first dedicated amputation resources are being developed for primary bone cancer patients by the Bone Cancer Research Trust

    As part of our 5-year strategy, The Biggest Ever Commitment to Primary Bone Cancer, The…

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  • 23 Oct 2020

    International Ewing Sarcoma Symposium - a showcase of current & future research

    Marking 100 years since American pathologist James Ewing first described Ewing sarcoma,…

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  • 23 Oct 2020

    Bone Cancer Research Trust launch 2020 Patient Survey report and set 1 month aim for diagnosis

    The Bone Cancer Research Trust are today launching the 2020 Patient Survey report, the…

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  • 15 Oct 2020

    Bone Cancer Research Trust holds it's first ever international Ewing Sarcoma Symposium

    2019 marks 100 years since Ewing sarcoma was established as a distinct type of cancer…

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  • 10 Oct 2020

    Patient Survey finds 76% of primary bone cancer cases in the UK are initially misdiagnosed.

    Findings from the survey have highlighted how desperately needed increased understanding…

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  • 8 Oct 2020

    ​New chordoma research finding

    A research project funded by the Bone Cancer Research Trust has identified two proteins…

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  • 8 Oct 2020

    Our Support & Information Team are supporting more people than ever before!

    From Support & Information Days held in hospitals to Virtual Cuppas, our Support & Information…

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  • 8 Oct 2020

    Bone Cancer Research Trust Award FIRST ever International Ewing Sarcoma Grant

    Bone Cancer Research Trust Award FIRST Ever International Ewing Sarcoma Grant

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  • 6 Oct 2020

    UK’s first ever adamantinoma research programme thanks to one inspirational person, Liz Clarke-Saul.

    UK’s first ever adamantinoma research programme thanks to one inspirational person, Liz…

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  • 2 Oct 2020

    ​Lady Shard: a tribute to my friend and former GB cycling teammate

    Sally Hurst has written a beautiful piece dedicated to her friend Liz Clarke-Saul, who…

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  • 23 Sep 2020

    COVID-19 hasn't stopped this incredible friend

    Despite the current situation, Lee Morris, one of our incredible supporters has continued…

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  • 16 Sep 2020

    Exclusive Interview with Geraint Davies, Macmillan Specialist Practitioner

    An interview with Geraint Davies, Macmillan Specialist Practitioner at Robert Jones and…

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  • 11 Sep 2020

    Dr Green explains why it is essential for GPs to be aware of the symptoms of primary bone cancer

    With over 20 years’ experience as a GP, Dr Green explains more about why it is essential…

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  • 10 Sep 2020

    Q&A with medical student Krista Bose

    Krista talks to us about being a 20th century medical student and what information resources…

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  • 9 Sep 2020

    Andrew's "To Inverness and beyond"

    Andy Hall took on the 100 mile challenge for Bone Cancer Research Trust to support and…

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  • 19 Aug 2020

    Four incredible teenagers take on the epic challenge of swimming the English Channel in memory of their friend Liberty Schurer

    Four swimmers from the Chalfont Otters, Sadie, James, Zebina and Ben, will be attempting…

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  • 31 Jul 2020

    Rhys covers 450 miles and raises over £9,000 in honor of his father

    "It’s genuinely been an incredible experience from start to finish."

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  • 13 Jul 2020

    Research discovers way to stop spread of osteosarcoma

    New research published today has identified a set of key genes that drive osteosarcoma…

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  • 10 Jul 2020

    New treatment protocol for Ewing sarcoma patients in UK following successful completion of clinical trial.

    Standard treatment for Ewing sarcoma in the UK has not changed for decades, until now

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  • 9 Jul 2020

    Computer navigation-assisted surgery results in dramatic survival improvements for chondrosarcoma patients

    Surgeons at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham set out…

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  • 30 Jun 2020

    The Bone Cancer Awareness Initiative – A new life-saving collaboration

    Working with Children with Cancer UK to save lives through earlier diagnosis of primary…

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  • 19 Jun 2020

    Exclusive interview with Dr William Cross

    Dr Cross explains more about our newly funded research project, which will for the first…

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  • 11 Jun 2020

    ​Fourteen walkers, one dog, three virtual national peaks and a whole lot of lockdown determination in honour of 11-year-old, Georgy.

    Virtual national peaks and a whole lot of lockdown determination in honour of 11-year-old,…

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  • 11 Jun 2020

    ​New survey launched to capture experiences, concerns and support needs of people and their family members who are or were shielding due to COVID-19

    The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant impact on the primary bone cancer…

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  • 1 Jun 2020

    Will climbs the height of Mount Snowdon

    Will Isaacs climbed the height of Mount Snowdon using his stairs at home, that's 474 flights…

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  • 15 May 2020

    Q&A with Professor Mittnacht about our new research project aiming to use a bone model to study how osteosarcoma develops

    ​We spoke to Professor Mittnacht from University College London, Cancer Institute about…

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  • 23 Apr 2020

    Lewis Lockdown 26 Exercise Challenge

    Sophie, Ben, Tim and Lucy are going to complete 26 exercises at home on Sunday 26th April…

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  • 15 Apr 2020

    Bone Cancer Research Trust project identifies immune cells as new potential treatment targets for osteosarcoma

    Bone Cancer Research Trust funded a study by Professor Dominique Heymann to investigate…

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  • 15 Apr 2020

    Infrastructure Grant's Q&A with Mr Kenny Rankin

    Mr Kenny Rankin answers our questions about the Bone Cancer Research Trust's Infrastructure…

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  • 15 Apr 2020

    Sarah, Nick and Ralph's 3,000 mile challenge

    After losing her younger sister to bone cancer, Sarah, in her own words shares why she's…

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  • 15 Apr 2020

    ​Pete’s Pushing For A Cure

    Last year, Pete set up a Special Fund with the Bone Cancer Research Trust called Pushing…

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  • 30 Mar 2020

    Sarcoma Clinical Nurse, Milli tells us more about why our information resources as so important

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  • 28 Feb 2020

    ​Adamantinoma patient raises funds for the UK’s first ever research programme

    This Rare Disease Day we are sharing with you Liz Clarke-Saul Fund and how the money they…

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  • 3 Feb 2020

    Bone Cancer Research Trust attended the 10th SPAEN (Sarcoma Patients Euronet) Annual Conference for Organisations Representing Patients with Sarcomas

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  • 2 Feb 2020

    New research finding for Ewing sarcoma surgery

    Research confirms that using surgery guiding scans before chemotherapy for Ewing sarcoma…

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  • 1 Feb 2020

    New Skills Development Grants explained

    Dr. Vinader, Research Manager at the Bone Cancer Research Trust, explains more about our…

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  • 24 Jan 2020

    Get involved in 2020 & #together we can make a difference

    Last year we saw 718 of you run a combined total of 5,955.7 miles, 64 explorers climbed…

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  • 1 Jan 2020

    ​Infrastructure Grants awarded to all five bone cancer surgical centres in England

    Due to the successful outcomes of our award-winning Infrastructure Grants, we are delighted…

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  • 18 Dec 2019

    2019 Research Impact

    ​Thanks to the support of the bone cancer community, we’re excited to announce we’ve now…

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  • 17 Dec 2019

    Increasing Awareness of Primary Bone Cancer among Healthcare professionals

    ​​During the last four weeks, we have welcomed a group of medical students to Team Bones…

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  • 9 Dec 2019

    Chondrosarcoma Planning Symposium

    Our first Chondrosarcoma Symposium was attended by leading clinicians and researchers…

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  • 11 Oct 2019

    Research project identifies a protein that enables cancer cell growth – could this be a new target for Ewing sarcoma?

    A study by Prof John Anderson aimed to identify a new biological target for the treatment…

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  • 11 Oct 2019

    Pioneering research underway to evaluate circulating cancer cells in the blood to monitor and identify patients with a higher risk of tumour spread

    The project ‘Characterising Osteosarcoma's Microenvironment-Circulating Tumour cells’…

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  • 11 Oct 2019

    Bone Cancer Research Trust funded project identifies a combination of agents that increase cell death in osteosarcoma

    Dr Neil Cross led a recent study to investigate how substances that retain anti-tumour…

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  • 10 Oct 2019

    A study funded by the Bone Cancer Research Trust helps open the door for Ewing sarcoma patients to access international clinical trial

    The findings of these 2 projects provided preliminary evidence that a treatment currently…

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  • 9 Oct 2019

    Exclusive Interview with Sue Burchill

    Sue explains more about the new Ewing sarcoma research project.

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  • 9 Oct 2019

    Scottish Sarcoma Network Patient Carer Day

    We held our second Scottish Patient and Carer day where 6 patient representatives and…

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  • 8 Oct 2019

    How genes which are switched-off in chordoma could be switched back on to control the disease

    The project ‘Genome-wide DNA methylation profiling of recurrent and non-recurrent chordomas’…

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  • 6 Sep 2019

    Dad takes on an incredible Tri-Nations Charity Challenge in memory of his daughter, Tasha

    Dai explains more about the challenge and Tasha's emotional story

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  • 31 Jul 2019

    Leeds post doc researcher, Dr Liz Roundhill, helps increase sample availability for Ewing sarcoma research

    Liz has made a real impact over the last 2 months of being with #TeamBones

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  • 30 Jul 2019

    Stryker Stanmore celebrate 70th Anniversary and partner with the Bone Cancer Research Trust

    There will be events and activities throughout the year in support of our life-saving…

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  • 17 Jul 2019

    Exclusive interview with Dr Iben Lyskjaer

    Iben tells us more about how her new osteosarcoma and chordoma research project

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  • 12 Jul 2019

    Team Bear Bones takes on 2019 Mongol Rally in memory of their friend

    22 countries, 12,000 miles, a third of the way around the planet!

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  • 4 Jul 2019

    Bone Cancer Research Trust announces two conferences for 2020

    Due to unprecedented demand, we are holding two conferences in 2020.

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  • 25 Jun 2019

    Interview with PhD student researcher, Tyler

    Meet Tyler, PhD student at the University of Leeds

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  • 25 Jun 2019

    ​Alexander Albiston Fund raises over £100,000

    After Alexander passed away from osteosarcoma his family and friends continued to support…

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  • 17 Jun 2019

    Mum shares her emotional story about why she runs for Team Bones

    ​After losing her daughter to osteosarcoma, Shirley shares with us why takes part in Royal…

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  • 17 Jun 2019

    Interview with Pam Kearns

    Pam explains more about our rigorous research funding review process

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  • 6 Jun 2019

    Bone Cancer Research Trust wins Healthcare And Medical Research Charity of the Year

    We're delighted to announce we have won a national Charity Award, the most prestigious…

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  • 24 May 2019

    Bone Cancer Research Trust wins two prestigious Institute of Fundraising Awards

    We're delighted to receive the 2019 Institute of Fundraising Yorkshire Awards for 'Fundraising…

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  • 21 May 2019

    ​Meet PhD student Hannah Spencer and Dr Robert Falconer

    We interviewed Dr Robert Falconer and PhD student Hannah Spencer to find out more and…

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  • 8 May 2019

    Bone Cancer Research Trust shortlisted for the Charity Awards 2019

    We're delighted to announce that we have made the shortlist for this year’s Charity Awards,…

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  • 8 May 2019

    Q&A with Sarcoma Clinical Nurse Specialist, Jane Forsythe

    ​We spoke to Jane Forsythe, Sarcoma Clinical Nurse Specialist at The Royal Orthopaedic…

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  • 30 Apr 2019

    Funding enables over 100 chondrosarcoma patients to participate in ground-breaking research project.

    Project exceeds patient recruitment target thanks to Bone Cancer Research Trust funding.

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  • 25 Apr 2019

    Q&A with Professor Agamemnon Grigoriadis

    Professor Agamemnon Grigoriadis explains more about the aims of the new osteosarcoma research…

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  • 25 Apr 2019

    In 2010 Nick was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma in his pelvis, which spread to his lungs, skull and legs. In just 2 days, Nick will be running the London Marathon for Team Bones

    Nick has shared his story and why he’s taking on this incredible challenge for us

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  • 15 Apr 2019

    Exclusive interview with Dr Cribbs and Dr Cottone

    Dr Cribbs and Dr Cottone explain more about the aims of the new chordoma research project…

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  • 1 Apr 2019

    Major UK charities reduce bone cancer research investment by 43% to a 16-year low

    Partners of the National Cancer Research Institute reported a total spend in 2016 / 2017…

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  • 29 Mar 2019

    ​Special Announcement - New Support and Information Service

    We are delighted to announce the launch of a new Support and Information Service

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  • 29 Mar 2019

    Meet Louise... Our new Support Manager

    We interviewed Louise about her new role as Support Manager and why she wanted to join…

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  • 4 Mar 2019

    Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at pioneering research into Ewing sarcoma

    Lab open day for our supporters

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  • 10 Feb 2019

    Announcing a new collaboration

    11-year-old boy brings together two national charities

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  • 10 Feb 2019

    ​An incredible £200,000 raised in memory of Liberty Schurer

    Liberty was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma on her 13th birthday in September 2016.

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  • 8 Feb 2019

    Research project interview with Ewing sarcoma survivor

    Research project interview with Ewing sarcoma survivor

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  • 1 Feb 2019

    Abbie has osteosarcoma is our newest children’s information resource

    Meet Abbie...

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  • 1 Feb 2019

    Local business, Luto, offer their support by reviewing our newest information resource for children

    Exclusive interview with Luto about why they wanted to volunteer to support our work

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  • 1 Feb 2019

    You raised £1,000,000 to fight bone cancer

    Our biggest fundraising milestone to date!

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  • 11 Jan 2019

    Leading local business chooses the Bone Cancer Research Trust as 2019 charity partner

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  • 21 Nov 2018

    Bone cancer patients approached for sample donations increases by 50%

    Infrastructure Grants making an impact at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

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  • 10 Oct 2018

    New support resource for children with osteosarcoma

    Meet Abbie in our new resource, Abbie has osteosarcoma

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  • 8 Oct 2018

    ​Survey shows worrying delay in diagnosing primary bone cancer

    ​Survey shows worrying delay in diagnosing primary bone cancer

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  • 2 Oct 2018

    Exclusive interview with Sarah Dransfield

    Sarah explains why she wanted to review Abbie has osteosarcoma.

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  • 1 Oct 2018

    Dr Phil Green, former osteosarcoma patient explains why it's essential for GPs to be aware of symptoms

    Q&A with GP and former osteosarcoma patient, Dr Phil Green.

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  • 27 Sep 2018

    Celebrating 25 years of supporting Stamp Appeals

    Celebrating 25 years as a Stamp Appeal volunteer

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  • 19 Sep 2018

    £450,000 breakthrough project awarded to improve outcomes in osteosarcoma

    We have awarded our largest ever research grant to a project that will create unprecedented…

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  • 3 Aug 2018

    Events Management students increase awareness and raise essential funds

    This year we have been working with Events Management students from Leeds Beckett University.

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  • 23 Jul 2018

    A year of impact

    It has been a year since we launched our 2017 - 2022 strategy, and what a year it has…

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  • 7 Jun 2018

    £100,000 awarded to ground breaking project in Bradford

    Find out more from Dr Falconer about the difference this Methotrexate research project…

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  • 24 May 2018

    BCRT Grants Ensuring Government Funding Initiative Helps Primary Bone Cancer Patients

    Find out why our funding of sample collection is so vital for patients.

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  • 17 May 2018

    Infrastructure Grant interview with Carolyn and Lucy from the Research and Development Team at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham

    Carolyn and Lucy explain why the Infrastructure Grants are so important.

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  • 14 May 2018

    Join our first ever #TeamBonesTrek and let's trek together, until there's a cure!

    On the 15th July the bone cancer community we be trekking the Yorkshire 3 Peaks.

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  • 10 May 2018

    We spoke to Pip, former Sarcoma Clinical Nurse Specialist and one of our Trustees about our new Step-By-Step Guide For Patients

    Pip explains more about her time as a nurse and why she thinks our new 'Step-By-Step Guide…

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  • 2 May 2018

    Deprivation linked to lower survival in primary bone cancer

    Dr Richard McNally has found that the risk of dying early from a diagnosis of osteosarcoma…

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  • 1 May 2018

    £400,000 raised in memory of Mary Collard

    An incredible £400,000 has been raised in memory of Mary Collard

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  • 30 Apr 2018

    Exclusive interview with Professor Graham Cook

    Professor Graham Cook tells us why funding our first ever immunotherapy research project…

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  • 5 Mar 2018

    50th Birthday Stamp Appeal

    Can you help Terri get 50,000 birthday cards

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  • 26 Feb 2018

    We spoke to Hannah, Sarcoma Clinical Nurse Specialist.

    Q&A with Hannah Ellis, Sarcoma Clinical Nurse Specialist.

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  • 2 Feb 2018

    Val explains more about why she decided to volunteer on our Information Advisory Panel

    One of the reasons I volunteer with BCRT, particularly in the area of information is because…

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  • 1 Feb 2018

    Luke tells us about a day in a lab and why funding is important

    Luke, our PhD Research Student explains why funding is so important and what a day in…

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  • 21 Nov 2017

    Professor Flanagan Awarded an OBE during the Queens Birthday Honours

    Congratulations to BCRT researcher Professor Flanagan, who received her OBE this month

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  • 15 Nov 2017

    A Behind-The-Scenes Look at our Research

    Our researchers at The University of Sheffield opened their doors for our supporters..

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  • 23 Oct 2017

    Cycling after surgery

    John was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma at the age of 22. Decades after his surgery, he…

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  • 17 Oct 2017

    Siblings launch rare cancer awareness projects

    Nikky and Carly Gibbons are tackling the lack of awareness of bone and ovarian cancer.

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  • 13 Oct 2017

    Marsh UK team run in memory of William

    A team of co-workers ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon on Sunday 8 October in memory of…

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  • 22 Sep 2017

    A promising clinical trial for Giant Cell Tumour of the Bone patients

    Dr Emanuela Palmerni is carrying out research to refine the treatment options for giant…

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  • 21 Sep 2017

    British Medical Association Patient Information Awards 2017: Highly Commended

    Amongst some tough competition we are very pleased to have been awarded this award, which…

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  • 6 Sep 2017

    London to Brighton on a Boris Bike?

    Team Atrium took on 54 miles and raised over £10,000!

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  • 6 Sep 2017

    Beyond bone cancer: 15 years on

    Amy was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at the age of 11. Now 26, she looks back on her experience…

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  • 4 Sep 2017

    Living with and beyond cancer? Have your say

    A new project from the National Cancer Research Institute and the James Lind Alliance…

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  • 31 Aug 2017

    Q&A: Junior Doctor Freddie Downes

    Dr Freddie Downes shares his experience of the National Sarcoma Awareness Project we fund.

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  • 22 Aug 2017

    Our Commitment to Research: Three New Grant Calls This Month

    Find out more about our PhD studentship, largest ever grant funding and collaborative…

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  • 21 Aug 2017

    Clinical Research Fellow and Research Technician: Job Vacancies

    Two job vacancies at Professor Adrienne Flanagan's laboratory at UCL.

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  • 14 Aug 2017

    New clinical trial and treatment guidelines for chordoma

    Read more about fantastic recent progress from the Chordoma Foundation.

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  • 8 Aug 2017

    Ewing sarcoma travel scholarship 2017/18

    The EURO EWING Consortium (EEC) is running a call for applications for one or more travel…

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  • 3 Aug 2017

    1 Million Metres in 100 Days?

    Scott Cranmer tells us about his challenge in memory of his friend Chris.

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  • 27 Jul 2017

    Strictly Research 2017

    This interactive session saw our research grant applicants pitch their projects to a live…

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  • 26 Jul 2017

    Research announcements: July 2017

    Find out more about our new PhD Studentship, Infrastructure Grants and more.

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  • 24 Jul 2017

    Bone Cancer Research Trust Strategy 2017-2022

    Introducing The Biggest Ever Commitment to Primary Bone Cancer...

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  • 5 Jun 2017

    Q&A with Specialist Physiotherapist Lucie Gosling

    Lucie is an Extended Scope Practitioner (Specialist Physiotherapist, Young Adult Hip Service)…

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  • 22 May 2017

    Introducing our new Infrastructure Grants

    Our Head of Research and Information Dr Zoe Davison explains how our new grants will work.

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  • 18 May 2017

    Our first Scottish Patient and Carer Day

    We held our first ever Scottish Patient and Carer Day in Perth on Tuesday 16 May.

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  • 18 May 2017

    Orthotic & Prosthetic Users Stanmore

    OPUS is a voluntary support group for orthotic and prosthetic users and their families.

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  • 17 May 2017

    Meet songwriter Dani Sylvia

    We're delighted to welcome Dani Sylvia to perform at the Bone Cancer Ball.

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  • 15 May 2017

    'Bad to the Bone': blogging about Ewing sarcoma

    Blogger Nikky Gibbons talks to us about amputation, physio and plans for the future.

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  • 5 May 2017

    Getting active: Q&A with Ray Davis from Whizz-Kidz

    How can you get into sport after life-altering surgery? We spoke to Ray, who is a Regional…

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  • 3 May 2017

    Could this project help prevent the growth and spread of osteosarcoma?

    Your donations have allowed Professor Grigoriadis to continue his pioneering research…

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  • 25 Apr 2017

    Help us improve the treatment pathway for Ewing Sarcoma patients

    The next meeting of the National Ewing Sarcoma Multidisciplinary Team (NEMDT) advisory…

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  • 20 Apr 2017

    How can junior doctors improve their knowledge of sarcoma?

    Dr Charlie Zhou shares his experience of the National Sarcoma Awareness Project we fund.

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  • 19 Apr 2017

    What do the London Marathon and the Cookie Monster have in common?

    Lee Cook! The 38 year old will be turning a few heads on Sunday 23 April when he dons…

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  • 27 Mar 2017

    Meet our new ambassador, Laurence Whiteley MBE

    We are delighted to introduce our new Bone Cancer Research Trust ambassador, Rio 2016…

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  • 23 Mar 2017

    Top 10 Reasons to Tackle the Mud With #TeamBones

    Need some persuading to join the best team around?

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  • 22 Mar 2017

    Behind the scenes of the Bone Cancer Ball

    We catch up with Karen and Jane from our wonderful voluntary team.

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  • 20 Mar 2017

    Running Route 66

    Warren is bringing the USA to the UK on his epic Route 66 Challenge to raise money and…

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  • 13 Mar 2017

    Going Gold: Olympic athlete joins Team Bones!

    We're very excited to welcome 2016 Olympic Champion, and 2-time World Champion Matt Gotrel…

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  • 7 Mar 2017

    Prizes, research breakthroughs and more at the British Sarcoma Group Conference 2017

    An action-packed two days with important updates from the sarcoma community.

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  • 27 Feb 2017

    A Guinness World Record for Team Bones?

    Paul is hoping to propel himself to greatness with a new spin on the London Marathon...

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  • 27 Feb 2017

    Could this be the first ever clinical biomarker for chondrosarcoma?

    Thanks to your donations, we have funded Professor Adrienne Flanagan's exciting new project.

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  • 22 Feb 2017

    What is proton beam therapy?

    Our Head of Research and Information Dr Zoe Davison responds to some frequently asked…

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  • 21 Feb 2017

    Sarcoma Policy Checklist launched at European Parliament Debate

    The Sarcoma Patients EuroNet (SPAEN) have launched a ‘Sarcoma Policy Checklist’ during…

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  • 13 Feb 2017

    New clinical trial opens for Ewing sarcoma patients in the UK

    UCLH has recruited the first patient in Europe to a major new study to see if a combination…

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  • 9 Feb 2017

    Could you help us measure the impact of primary bone cancer?

    Get involved in our Strictly Research-funded project exploring the experiences of patients…

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  • 3 Feb 2017

    What we learnt at this year's Euro Ewing Consortium Meeting

    The most recent EEC meeting was held in London last month, and we were pleased to attend…

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  • 3 Feb 2017

    MPs back #TheBiggestFight Against Bone Cancer in parliament

    We look forward to working with them in the future to help raise vital awareness of bone…

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  • 27 Jan 2017

    Strictly Research returns for 2017

    We are delighted to announce that we have a number of these exciting and engaging grants…

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  • 25 Jan 2017

    Bone Cancer Research Trust Parliamentary Reception

    Urge your MP to attend!

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  • 24 Jan 2017

    How can we improve the treatment planning and choices for patients with Ewing Sarcoma?

    On January 19 an energised and insightful group of patients and carers met to discuss…

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  • 9 Dec 2016

    Research in Barcelona teaches us more about Ewing sarcoma and its gene expression

    A team of researchers in Spain have become the first to describe the DNA methylation of…

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  • 8 Dec 2016

    Bone Cancer Awareness Week 2016

    Thank you for helping us raise #BoneCancerAwareness in one of our most successful campaigns…

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  • 29 Nov 2016

    Law firm Walker Morris raise over £16,000

    Leeds-based law firm Walker Morris have rounded off a record-breaking year of fundraising…

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  • 28 Nov 2016

    Strictly Research: 6 months on

    We catch up with the team behind the winning research project.

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  • 28 Nov 2016

    Researcher Adrienne Flanagan on 9 years of collaboration

    ​Professor Adrienne Flanagan, who is based at University College London, specialises in…

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  • 17 Nov 2016

    NCRI Conference

    Last week we attended the largest cancer research meeting in the UK

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  • 4 Nov 2016

    Team Bones vs Mount Kilimanjaro

    Kieran and Harry told us more about the challenge of a lifetime...

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  • 28 Oct 2016

    Could you help with the new National Ewing Sarcoma Multi-disciplinary Team Research Project?

    Dr Jessica Bate explains more about the project and how you can get involved.

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  • 21 Oct 2016

    Coast to Coast Cycle

    500km in 7 days? Chris tells us more

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  • 20 Oct 2016

    Cancer52

    It was great to attend Cancer52's Annual All Stakeholder Briefing to hear about progress…

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  • 20 Oct 2016

    Rare Diseases Patient Day

    Find out more about the NIHR Rare Diseases Patient Day

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  • 14 Oct 2016

    Meet the osteosarcoma researcher

    Meet Dr Allie Gartland, Reader in Bone and Cancer Biology at the University of Sheffield

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  • 14 Oct 2016

    Discovery of a Gene Mutation in Ameloblastoma

    Can a newly discovered mutation in ameloblastoma be a new treatment target?

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  • 14 Oct 2016

    The Importance of Information and Raising Awareness

    Meet Mr Chandrasekar, a Consultant Orhtopaedic Surgeon and advocate for raising awareness…

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  • 14 Oct 2016

    Meet the PhD student

    With one year of the project remaining, how is our research study into osteosarcoma shaping…

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  • 14 Oct 2016

    The Complexity of Osteosarcoma

    Is osteosarcoma one the most complex cancers?

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  • 14 Oct 2016

    An Update on our GP E-Learning Module

    The results of our GP E-learning module so far..

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  • 14 Oct 2016

    Meet the ameloblastoma researcher

    Meet Dr Bing Hu, an ameloblastoma specialist

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  • 13 Oct 2016

    How do we put our information together?

    Find out more from Hannah Birkett, our Research and Information Officer.

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  • 11 Oct 2016

    The Future of Treating Giant Cell Tumours of the Bone

    How research can improve the treatment of giant cell tumours of the bone..

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  • 10 Oct 2016

    Behind the scenes at Team Bones HQ

    Meet some of the Bone Cancer Research Trust team

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  • 10 Oct 2016

    Can Immunotherapy be used to treat Chordoma?

    What is immunotherapy and can it be used to treat chordoma?

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  • 10 Oct 2016

    New Biobank Patient Portal

    Could you help with our new patient portal?

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  • 30 Sep 2016

    New clinical trial open for osteosarcoma patients

    The 'Eisai Hope Lenvatinib’ Clinical Trial is now open for osteosarcoma patients

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  • 15 Aug 2016

    Research project shortlisted

    We are delighted to share the news that Living With, and Beyond, Primary Bone Cancer…

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  • 2 Aug 2016

    Osteosarcoma: the world's oldest known cancer?

    Bone cancer has hit the headlines with the discovery of the earliest evidence of cancer…

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  • 18 Jul 2016

    Giving STEM cells a good (nano)kicking

    Last month, our Biobank Facilitator Zoe Davison had a very busy week with our research…

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  • 14 Jul 2016

    Bone Research Society Meeting

    This year's Bone Research Society meeting was held in Liverpool and attended by our Biobank…

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  • 10 Jun 2016

    National Sarcoma Awareness Project

    Increasing sarcoma awareness amongst medical professionals.

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  • 26 May 2016

    £10,000 donation from the Rhodri Jones Memorial Fund

    Gaynor and Nigel Jones have presented the Bone Cancer Research Trust with a cheque for…

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  • 12 May 2016

    Rolls-Royce Employees Hold Charity Football Tournament

    The Specialised Fabrications team at Rolls-Royce in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire held a seven-a-side…

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  • 11 May 2016

    Bone Cancer Research Trust project wins Excellence in Cancer Research Award

    A project funded by the Bone Cancer Research Trust investigating perceptions about participation…

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  • 9 May 2016

    Strictly Research Grants awarded

    As part of our celebrations marking our 10th birthday, we called for pieces of original…

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  • 22 Apr 2016

    Mary's Team Bones fundraising reaches £250,000

    Congratulations to Sue and Andy Collard, who have now raised an incredible £250,000 for…

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  • 21 Apr 2016

    Research paves the way for new chondrosarcoma treatment

    We are delighted to announce that there have been a number of exciting developments in…

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  • 5 Apr 2016

    Santander Fundraising Days

    A series of fundraising events held by the Hemel Hempstead branch of Santander Bank have…

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  • 5 Apr 2016

    Artist of the Month

    Artist and illustrator Jamie Lewis will be exhibiting his work throughout April in his…

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