TESCO staff at stores across Southampton will be in the pink this weekend as they raise funds for Cancer Research UK.

Tesco Turns Pink is an annual event which aims to save lives by funding vital research into more than 200 different types of cancer.

Staff will wear pink in exchange for a small donation and parts of each shop will also decorated in pink.

Oonagh Turnbull, head of health campaigns at Tesco, said: "Tesco Turns Pink is one of the highlights of the year in our stores.

"It will be slightly different this year because of coronavirus restrictions in place in our stores, but we know the support of our customers and colleagues in raising vital funds for this great cause will be undeterred.”

Tesco is also celebrating two decades of partnership with Cancer Research UK’s annual Race for Life - a series of events which normally raise millions of pounds every year.

But coronavirus restrictions have resulted in the events due to have been held in the spring and early summer being postponed. Instead, people are invited to take part in a Race for Life at Home.

Michelle Mitchell, Cancer Research UK’s chief executive said: “We’re incredibly grateful to Tesco for their support over the last 20 years.

"To keep making progress for people affected by cancer, we still need help today.

"We’re absolutely determined to continue our vital work to save more lives, but we can’t do it alone. Every step we take towards beating cancer relies on our brilliant supporters.

“By joining us and taking part in Race for Life at Home, everyone can make a real difference now in the fight against cancer.

"There are so many reasons to take part, for yourself, for loved ones going through treatment, for people we’ve lost or just as a reason to get active. Every pound will help get our life-saving work back on track.”

Sign up to Race for Life at Home this April and visit raceforlife.org or call 0300 123 0770. Join in and share with #RaceatHome.