A Cornish woman who has had breast cancer and a double mastectomy hopes to bring comfort to those recovering by spreading the word about a pillow she calls "the perfect hug".

The small, heart-shaped cushions, made by volunteers, are offered to lots of patients after breast surgery in some areas. Their shape allows them to fit under the arm or across the chest to protect tender areas from pressure.

Chevi Mcilroy, 47, has already raised £1,500 since January to pay for materials for more of the pillows in the county.

She said she was also walking the South West Coast Path to raise funds, and she hoped to create a national support group to support others to make the pillows.