PLANS to illuminate an historic York landmark to raise awareness of a killer disease have been postponed again.

Clifford’s Tower was due to be lit up by purple lights on Thursday, November 1, by City of York Council as part of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

The move is part of Pancreatic Cancer UK’s Purple Lights for Hope campaign, which highlights that 24 people died from the disease in the UK every day, with three out of four diagnosed unable to survive the first year.

Initially, the illumination was due to start on November 1 and last until November 15, but was put back until Monday, November 5 due to a problem with the delivery of the lights.

On Monday, the council announced the illumination would be delayed further, but could not confirm a start date.

A spokesman said: “Unfortunately due to a delay with our suppliers we have been unable to light up Clifford Tower purple.

“We’re committed to raising awareness about pancreatic cancer and are working hard to be ready for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day on Thursday, November 15.”

The spokesman urged the public to be aware of common symptoms of pancreatic cancer, which include abdominal pain which starts as general discomfort or abdomen pain which spreads to the back, an inability to digest food or weight loss for no apparent reason, and jaundice, or yellow skin and eyes.

For more information go to pancreaticcancer.org.uk