An appeal has been launched to raise millions of pounds for a new cancer centre.

Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals charity hopes to raise £17.5m to create a state-of-the-art facility at Cheltenham General Hospital.

The charity, which is calling the fundraiser its Big Space Cancer Appeal, said the new space will "transform cancer care" in Gloucestershire.

"Many of the current facilities are over 25 years old and a new modern building is needed to care for future generations," the charity said.

It is working with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on the centre which it said will make a "lasting difference" to thousands of patients who need treatment each year.

It will include modern consulting rooms, space for innovation and research trials, and a new therapeutic garden.

Existing facilities in the current Oncology Centre will also be upgraded in the second phase of the project.

The centre was given the green light this summer after receiving £500,000 of government funding.