CANCER Research Wales is urging people to dig out their funny or mismatched socks.

BBC newsreader Huw Edwards, ex-Wales rugby player Nigel Walker and singer Aled Jones are backing the charity's annual silly socks campaign.

Cancer Research Wales charity director Maggie Hughes, said: "We hope that schools and organisations will join in the fun and help us to raise money to fight cancer in Wales."

For more information on how to get involved in this year's Silly Socks campaign telephone 029 2031 6976.