BLUE is the colour for Southampton teenager Adam Skeats, who dyed his hair to raise money for Leukaemia Busters.

Adam, 13, of Harrison Road, Swaythling, pulled in £200 by turning his hair a right royal shade of blue.

Before having his hair dyed, Adam, who goes to Cantell School, Bassett, had light brown hair - now he is getting used to an altogether more striking blue.

He said: "I have always wanted to be a researcher for leukemia and it seemed like a good way of getting some money.

"I'm really pleased that I've been able to help."

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