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MEET two new faces who are helping patients throughout North East Lincolnshire.

Charles Thody is hoping to make a flying start to his new role as chaplain of Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

FORMER PILOT: Reverend Charles Thody has taken over as the new chaplain for the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The 49-year-old former pilot will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the chaplaincy team and will spend time on the wards and departments across the hospitals.

New service launched to support people fighting cancer

CANCER sufferers and their families are being offered extra support through a new service launched by health experts today.

Grimsby Central Library, Macmillan Cancer Support and Cancer Research UK have come together to form a joint partnership which will offer those living with cancer one-on-one drop-in sessions.

ADVICE AND SUPPORT: Lorna Briggs, left, community service librarian and Sue Lewis, Macmillan Cancer information and support manager, pictured at the new Macmillan cancer information point inside the Grimsby Central Library. Picture: Rick Byrne. Buy this photo at www.thisisphoto sales.co.uk/grimsby or by contacting 08444 060910

The scheme will be run on an outreach basis, where patients can seek advice and support from health professionals.