Woman, 90, to walk Hadrian's Wall for cancer centre

A 90-year-old woman is preparing to walk the entire length of Hadrian's Wall to raise money for her local cancer care centre.

Mary Nicholson is hoping to raise £5,000 for The Beacon Centre in Taunton, Somerset, where her brother is receiving treatment.

Mrs Nicholson is planning to do the 85-mile (137km) route as part of an eight-day trek and will be joined by family members including her three daughters, youngest son and grandchildren.

"I want to raise awareness. So much can be done if cancer is caught in time," she said.

"People mustn't be afraid to have their checks done. Sadly, my husband's was caught too late, my brother's was caught in time and that's made all the difference."