16 year old Newtonian Zoe Maitchell is having her long hair shaved  on 11th July in aid of Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia, aiming to raise £500.

Zoe’s family have been affected by Cancer and she feels strongly about helping to fight the disease. She is also donating her hair to be made into a wig for someone who is losing theirs through treatment.

Any reader wishing to support Zoe can leave a donation at Newton Press Offices, St. Cuthberts Way.