Charity offers free cancer kits to people living with cancer in Lanarkshire

a 1,500km charity cycle ride to support the crippled events industry say they’re “blown away” by the response to their campaign.Steve Reynolds, operations director for Loud Sound Limited, is one of five people participating in the Newcastle-London journey that concludes in Hyde Park tomorrow (October 18).

Ashley Banjo has said he is self-isolating as a precaution after filming on the Britain’s Got Talent Christmas special was halted when crew members tested positive for coronavirus.

Made in Chelsea star explained she had “thought long and hard” about whether or not to speak publicly about the loss.“But I felt that if I can pass on any warmth, comfort or help to anybody in the same position - well that would be great,” she wrote in an Instagram caption alongside a scenic image of a field at sunset, posted on Monday 12 October.Ruth Bender Atik, national director of the Miscarriage Association told Yahoo UK that the charity “greatly appreciates” Binky’s decision to share her

UK Chancellor Of The Exchequer Rishi Sunak continues to insist that he was absolutely, definitely, certainly and undeniably misquoted when ITV News reported that he had told musicians everywhere to re-train and get a new job if they are unable to work as a result of the COVID shutdown.

Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser “Although Covid has stalled some of our fundraising plans, we have big ideas for 2021 as we aim to host the UK’s first grunge festival in Glasgow, which will be a full day of original bands influenced by the grunge scene and a number of cover bands performing some of Seattle’s best songs.”Colin added: “It feels incredible to have won an inspire award – it justifies all the work and effort that everyone has put in over the past

sight loss charity has helped more than 600 vulnerable people with visual impairments to maintain their independence and fight isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. The British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) will now extend its innovative BWBFConnect service for several more months to provide ongoing support for those who are continuing to shield at home for age or health reasons.

Free Guy has been revealed, which sees Ryan Reynolds starring as a background character in an open world video game.The two-minute trailer, which you can watch below, sees Reynolds waking up in the video game world of ‘Free City’, being hit by a train and respawning, before realising he is in fact a fictional character.The film co-stars Jodie Comer of Killing Eve, as well as Lil Rel Howery, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Taika Waititi.Directed by Shawn Levy, the film is due to be released in UK cinemas

Jake Kanter International TV EditorNetflix has just dropped the first look at Henry Cavill as Geralt Of Rivia in the much-anticipated second season of The Witcher.Geralt is sporting new armor in the series, which is currently in production after the UK shoot was delayed by the coronavirus production shutdown in March.“New armour, same witcher,” Netflix said in a tweet accompanying the stills, which are sure to animate The Witcher’s big online fandom.New armour, same witcher.

Perthshire.Louis Hall (24) and his Highland pony Irelanda passed by Rannoch and Loch Tay in August as they headed south.Actor Louis had a goal to raise £10,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and took 57 days - covering 1147 miles - to complete his challenge, The Big Hoof.The ride was in memory of his friend Leo, who died aged 26 from the condition.Dirty campers use Loch Tummel as a festival siteHe contacted the PA to say the long ride had been full of adventure and danger as well as a period when

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA mum living with a brain tumour is set to pound the pavement next month to raise vital funds for charity.During October, Leanne Walker, from Coylton, will be clocking up the miles around the village and Ayr seafront- with dog Roxi in tow- to coin in cash for The Brain Tumour Charity, the UK’s leading charity dedicated to fighting this devastating disease.Leanne is part of a team of nine Ayrshire

Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic“A Call to Spy” braids the stories of three decorated WWII spies to reveal — and to revel in — their pivotal roles in British spy craft and history. The title may fall flat but the movie, a sturdy directorial debut for producer Lydia Dean Pilcher, gets to the heart of the matter.

#WeMakeEvents campaign.Five professionals from events companies Loud Sound and Proper Productions will check off 50 UK venues and festival sites during their bike challenge to symbolise what would have been the start of touring season.The fundraiser, dubbed ‘The Survival Tour’, will send all donations to Backup, which supports people affected by the coronavirus pandemic who’ve worked in the entertainment technology industry for at least five years, reports iQ.Cyclists kick off the ride on

aiming for the “reclamation” of British values.The name will be subject to the approval of the Electoral Commission.But Manchester charity RECLAIM say the name is taken “by something that’s actually by working class people for working class people”.The long-established charity was founded in Moss Side more than a decade ago to help working class young people become leaders in their communities.Founder Ruth Ibegbuna used the charity as a platform to campaign for greater levels of equality and to

First Aid Kit have shared two covers of classic Scandinavian pop hit ‘Come Give Me Love’ – hear the duo’s versions below.The song, written by Ted Gärdestad and produced by Björn and Benny of ABBA, has been covered in both Swedish and English by Johanna and Klara Söderberg.The new cover has been released to support The Swedish Cancer Society.

Paisley charity shop is urging people to put any new crafting skills learned during lockdown to good use to help raise funds and create one-of-a-kind fashion items as part of a national competition. The British Heart Foundation, which has a store on Paisley High Street, is launching The Big Stitch on October 1.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorBritain’s culture secretary Oliver Dowden has denied a report that the government has asked right-wing commentator Charles Moore and former Daily Mail editor Paul Dacre to fill two powerful UK media jobs.The Sunday Times reported that Moore has been tapped to be the next chair of the BBC, while Dacre is set to be installed as the new chair of UK media regulator Ofcom.The government is responsible for recruiting for both roles and the Sunday Times said prime