A Keighley pool player and his supporters have raised at least £600 for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Dave Pearson, backed by his partner Rachel Smith, staged a 24-hour 8-ball pool marathon in aid of the charity.

The venture was in tribute to the care given to his aunt Su Reynard, of Ingrow, who died in December aged 39 after a two-year battle against cervical cancer.

Miss Reynard was born locally and educated at Holy Family Catholic School. She was an office worker at Merralls Spinning and latterly at McDowell Distribution Ltd, a Keighley haulage and distribution company.

Mr Pearson, 28, who works as a chef, took part in the marathon at Keighley’s Pilky’s pool club, in Heber Street. Miss Reynard had played at this venue for more than a decade, and Mr Pearson is a member of the Pilky’s All Stars team.