Friends make the cut for charity

A woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer and her friend have had their heads shaved to raise money for charity.

Alison Gray, of Pinchbeck, wanted to give something back, so recently took on the hair-raising tribute to raise £1,500 for Cancer Research UK’s Stand Up to Cancer campaign.

Alison roped friend Melanie Rowbottom from Surfleet in for the cut too.

“I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014 and had eight months of treatment,” Alison said.

“Since then I have wanted to do something to raise money for research into all types of cancer and my friend Melanie said she would like to do something too.

“We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has sponsored us, and to Natalie at In-Trim Hair Salon in Pinchbeck for doing the honours.

“The support we have received for this fundraiser has been amazing.”

more >

Police appeal over cake theft

18 May 2026

Nursery firm says it’s out of administration

18 May 2026

Pinchbeck man admits Tongue End manslaughter

15 May 2026

Jury fails to reach verdicts on man accused of sexual assaults on child

15 May 2026

Councillors vow to tackle ‘barriers’ surrounding youth unemployment

14 May 2026

Council apologises and launches inquiry after waste collections missed

14 May 2026