A Barnsley mum has been given a tremendous boost in her quest to see her little girl grow up thanks to one of the biggest rock bands in the world.

An auction to help pay for revolutionary new treatment which could prolong Alex Cole Swann's life will include rare Arctic Monkey's memorabilia.

The items donated include a guitar signed by Alex Turner, Jamie Cook, Nick O'Malley and Matt Helder - the Arctic Monkeys.

The auction also includes a framed Frank Lampard England shirt signed by the entire 1999 national team.

Alex was told there was nothing more that can be done on the NHS to treat her cervical cancer. She and her family now hope to raise £250,000 to pay for alternative treatment

*** The full story appears in the Barnsley Chronicle newspaper, dated April 24. **