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Iona Young

East Lothian dad left wheelchair bound after balance issues turned out to be cancer

A man recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer and who is semi-paralysed has completed a microlight flight to raise funds for charity.

Jamie Fairweather, from Gullane, East Lothian, realised something was wrong with his balance on a trip to Mallorca with his family in May.

The 61-year-old former investment manager, who worked on the finances for street magazine and social enterprise The Big Issue, was having problems cycling and playing golf on the island.

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