Kilimanjaro challenge for Stirling mental health fundraiser

An Ayrshire teen has raised over £600 for the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) last month.

A Scots pensioner is just eight peaks away from completing 282 munros after setting himself the massive challenge when his wife was taken into care.

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Love Island might be known for its romance and drama, but the hit ITV2 show isn’t complete without its challenges, which have turned out to be equally sweet but savage. And one challenge that goes down a treat with viewers every year is the baby challenge, which sees the Islanders take care of a baby doll for a day to find out how they’d cope as parents in the real world. Throughout the years, the iconic baby challenge has brought some memorable moments throughout the years including Chris Hughes’ unbreakable bond with ‘son’ Cash Hughes and this year’s Davide Sanclimenti ingenious idea to give his baby Irene a makeover.

Shawn Mendes has cancelled the remaining dates of his ‘Wonder’ world tour in order to recover from his mental health difficulties.In a statement posted on Instagram today (July 27), Mendes said he “wasn’t prepared for the toll that being back on the road would take” on him.“After speaking with my team and working with an incredible group of health professionals, it has become more clear that I need to take the time I’ve never taken personally, to ground myself and come back stronger,” the singer wrote.He ended the statement: “It breaks my heart to tell you this but but I promise I will be back as soon as I’ve taken the right time to heal.”Mendes had performed seven of 87 scheduled shows across the US, UK and Europe, some of which were not due to take place until June 2023.See the full statement below.A post shared by Shawn Mendes (@shawnmendes)Earlier this month (July 9), Mendes postponed 12 dates on the North American leg of his ‘Wonder’ tour on similar grounds.In a personal statement shared at the time on social media, Mendes wrote: “I’ve been touring since I was 15 and to be honest it’s always been difficult to be on the road away from friends and family. After a few years off the road, I felt like was ready to dive back in, but that decision was premature and unfortunately the toll of the road and the pressure has caught up to me and I’ve hit a breaking point.“After speaking with my team and health professionals, I need to take some time to heal and take care of myself and my mental health, first and foremost.

Police are appealing for information to help trace a teenager reported missing from his home in Buchlyvie, Stirling.

Alex Jones has told her fans that life has "been a bit challenging" in a candid update. The One Show host said "things have been a bit tricky" as she checked in with her followers after being notably absent on social media.

Paul Hollywood has taken to Instagram to share his heartbreak after the sudden death of a friend.MORE: Who is Paul Hollywood's girlfriend?The Bake Off star shared a poignant photo along with a moving tribute to David Moores, following his passing on Friday. WATCH: Alex Hollywood reveals why she kept her surname following split from PaulDavid Moores was the former owner and chairman of Liverpool football club.

The pandemic blighted the mental health of people across the north of England far more than the rest of the country, a new report has found. Experts have estimated that the mental health crisis in the north has cost the UK economy £2 billion, on top of the losses caused by Covid-19.

George Ezra could mount a challenge for Number 1 this week, with folk-pop track Green Green Grass so far up to a brand new peak of Number 2 on the Official Chart: First Look.

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Foals have created their own one-of-a-kind bike in aid of the Mental Health Foundation – find all the details on how to win it below.The Oxford band’s drummer and avid cyclist Jack Bevan joined forces with top UK cycle manufacturer Brompton to create the “Foals-themed” bike, which was handbuilt in London.“Using Brompton’s renowned folding C Line frame as a basis, Jack customised the design using his own choice of additional components, including a Brookes Cambium saddle as well as the stylish, high-performance tan wall tyres provided by Schwalbe,” an official listing reads.“It was then completed with a detailed visual design which adapts elements from the ‘Life Is Yours’ album aesthetic to adorn the bike in a way that’s utterly distinctive.”To be in with a chance of winning the bike, fans are required to enter a Crowdfunder raffle for either £5 (one ticket), £10 (three tickets) or £20 (eight tickets). You can buy yours here until August 25.All money raised will go to the Mental Health Foundation.

Love Island narrator Iain Stirling has revealed that he hates the sound of his own voice.

Covid-19 is once more piling pressure on an already strained NHS, according to Greater Manchester health chiefs. Staff absences as a result of coronavirus are seeing shortages in hospitals, GP surgeries, and community care.