From Sky News:

A trial begins today of centres where patients can be given multiple tests for different cancers with the aim of providing a quick, and crucially, early diagnosis.

Patients with "vague" symptoms such as weight loss, abdominal pain and fatigue can be referred by their GPs to the assessment centres.

The idea is that patients yet to show specific signs of cancer can be tested early.

Some patients will be able to receive a definitive diagnosis or be given the all-clear on the same day, while others may require further tests but should receive a final result within two weeks.

The scheme is being piloted in 10 areas and is being organised by NHS England, Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support.

Cally Palmer, from NHS England, said: "Early diagnosis is crucial to saving lives and providing peace of mind for patients, which is why we are driving forward plans to revolutionise our approach to cancer in this country.

"These new one-stop shops represent a real step change in the way people with unclear symptoms are identified, diagnosed and treated."

The 10 trial centres are:

:: North Middlesex University Hospital, London

:: University College London Hospital

:: Southend University Hospital

:: Queen's Hospital, London

:: Royal Free Hospital, London

:: St James's University Hospital, Leeds

:: Airedale General Hospital

:: University Hospital South Manchester

:: Royal Oldham Hospital

:: Churchill Hospital, Oxford

Cancer Research UK's director of early diagnosis, Sara Hiom, said: "We're confident that these 10 pilot centres will give us a much better understanding of what's needed to speed up the diagnosis and treatment of people with less obvious symptoms, improve their experience of care and, ultimately, survival."