A keen runner and swimmer who had part of his pelvis and all of his right leg amputated, leaving him wheelchair bound, has learnt to walk and drive again.

Peter Brady was diagnosed with Chondrosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, in August 2017, after doctors found a 14.5cm long tumour in his leg.

The tumour was removed, but doctors advised that Mr Brady would need his leg and part of his pelvis amputating in order to prevent further spread.

The former maintenance electrician, from Colne, said: "They removed my leg and pelvis in February last year, which left me in a wheelchair.

"I live in a house that is up a long rough track, and without being able to walk and use my car it was difficult for me to get around."

Mr Brady was left relatively housebound but was due to get a prosthetic leg fitted to help him gain some of his independence back.

Tragically though, doctors found the cancer had spread and Mr Brady was told his condition was incurable, meaning he would not be eligible for a prosthetic limb.

Instead, he was referred to Pendleside Hospice's day service in May.

Since then, staff have provided him with crutches and a walking frame and have assisted him in learning to use an adapted car.

The 54-year-old said: "Having some of my freedom back has been a blessing. The support from all the staff at the hospice has been great and I don't know what I would've done without them.

"I used to be picked up by the hospice minibus to get to Pendleside but now I can drive myself."

Pendleside Hospice’s day service manager, Julia O’Neill, said Mr Brady has really benefitted from the encouragement provided by her team.

She said: "It’s been an absolute pleasure to see Peter achieve his goal to walk and drive again.

"His first goal was to be able to move around independently, and Peter initially worked with the physiotherapist in the gym to build up upper body strength.

"His second was to mow his lawn and he’s now achieved his ultimate goal of being able to drive again."

Mr Brady, who used to run with Clayton Harriers and also enjoyed swimming said all the staff and volunteers have been marvellous, have boosted his confidence and have made his life a little easier.

He said: "I really fancy getting back into swimming – it’s my new goal and I’m hoping to attend a local pool again with my brother soon."