DONATIONS for the Somerset Unit for Radiotherapy Equipment (SURE) appeal since it linked up with the County Gazette now total £268,956.

The latest donations to the charity, which buys equipment for the Beacon Centre cancer unit at Musgrove Park Hospital, in Taunton, include £85.95 from the Beacon Centre; £25 from Mr and Mrs Fraser; £52.60 from St Michael’s Wives; and £20.70 from Pam Pritchard and friends.

A total of £101 was raised through a raffle held by Marilyn and David Baker; £15 from Mr and Mrs Shaxton; and £10 from Mr Stiling.

Collection boxes brought in £29.69 from Sues News; £28.34 from the Esso Garage, in Wellington Road, Taunton, and £15.05 from the One Stop Shop, Galmington.