Lesley Jenkins had surgery to remove a tumour that was discovered following a routine bowel test.

Scientists hope it could become a blood test to help spot those most at risk.

The test kits are being offered to 50-year-olds for the first time, but uptake is less than 60%.

More than 850,000 extra people will now be able to return a stool sample to be checked for blood.

Dark leafy greens, bread and non-dairy milks containing calcium were also found to offer protection.

Bianca Perea, a 32-year-old trainee lawyer, is now "cancer-free" after a pioneering liver transplant.

Peter Butler, 81, says finishing his six-book collection gives him "an incentive to stay alive".

Nathaniel Dye says he hopes the honour will be a "springboard" for his campaigning work.