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The Crown, Kate Middleton (played by ) doesn’t appear until the seventh episode, but even when we see her for the last time in the ninth episode, she’s still years away from marrying Prince William and becoming the Duchess of Cambridge. While it might strike some as a missed opportunity to get to revisit those early tour years of and sparkly gowns, (and ) Amy and Sidonie Roberts didn’t mind. In fact, Sidonie says she was downright thrilled over the pre-royal wardrobe.“Kate is my age, so I was quite excited because of the ownership I could have over [those years],” Sidonie tells Glamour.

A teenager who tragically died aged just 16 after developing a blood clot on her brain has given the gift of life to others.

Like most children, Sienna Smith can’t wait for Christmas. But there’s something she wants even more than a visit from Santa – a new liver.

For Kate Richardson, stepping from her doorstep is a daunting struggle against the grip of internal unease and panic. "I’m scared a lot of the time and overthinking," she admits. "I feel dread leaving my home. It can be really hard for me."

When the festive season fades into January, food banks will be confronting a surge in demand during the initial months of the new year.

A sporty mum-of-two, Beata Struzik, 51, who hurt her leg playing tennis was shocked when doctors told her she had an incurable illness - and may only have months to live. She was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), a condition that affects the brain and nervous system, causing weakness that gets worse over time.

Over the last year or so, the sight of squads of police officers - prising open the security shutters as they launch yet another raid - has become a familiar one on Manchester's notorious 'Counterfeit Street'. Since last November, when GMP Chief Constable Stephen Watson vowed to clean up the area around Bury New Road in Strangeways 'once and for all', more than 200 counterfeit shops have been closed down.

Glastonbury Festival donated a record-breaking £3.7million to good causes in 2023, organisers have revealed.Each year, the legendary Worthy Farm event raises funds for Oxfam, Greenpeace and WaterAid – which are its joint charity partners – as well as numerous other organisations and campaigns.For the 2023 edition, Glastonbury also made a donation towards the Red Cross’ Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territory Appeal to provide immediate and urgent medical support for all those in need.Other beneficiaries this year included War Child, homeless charity Centrepoint, and organisations working to help communities living in poverty across the UK such as Fareshare, Foodcycle and Beauty Banks.Glastonbury supported refugees and asylum seekers too via Safe Passage UK, Refugee Council and more.In a new post on social media, festival co-organiser Emily Eavis announced: “It’s wonderful for us to be able to let you know that we have donated a record amount of over £3.7m to charitable causes & campaigns this year, helping those facing challenges in the UK and across the world.“It is thanks to your support for the Festival that this has been possible. You can read about the hundreds of organisations on our website now.”A post shared by Emily Eavis (@emily_eavis)She concluded: “Thank you to every one of you who comes and allows us to be able to make a bit of a difference to those that need it right now.” You can see Eavis’ post above.A separate post from the event’s official channels read: “Glastonbury Festival is thrilled to have supported some incredible causes in 2023.

A pop-up shop in Grangemouth will be open for a few extra days to raise funds to reopen the town's public toilets.

The social enterprise, Kidzeco, has been appointed The Centre, Livingston’s Charity Partner for December.

Kenny DeForest has tragically died at the age of 37.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Andre Braugher sadly passed away at the age of 61 this week, and his cause of death has been confirmed.

A Scots shop has been completely destroyed after a deep fat fryer went up in flames while the owner and her daughter were still inside. Emergency crews rushed to the blaze on Monday morning at Archies Newsagents on Old Duntiblae Road in Kirkintilloch.

Brazilian influencer Maria Sofia Valim has died aged 19 after undergoing an emergency liver transplant. Her father Vitor Valim shared the heartbreaking news with the social media star's followers on Saturday, 9 December after her liver transplant on 5 December.

Bundobust - an independent Indian street food chain - has ingeniously turned a telling off from a food giant into a festive fundraiser.

Kate Middleton has spent some of her time in the lead up to Christmas visiting a baby bank to help out the staff, alongside her royal children.

The Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital patients were surprised by famous Mancunian stars as a Christmas treat organised by the Manchester Foundation Trust Charity.

A cycle-hating Scottish couple completed an epic around-the-world biking fundraiser in aid of a children’s hospice yesterday.

A mum who went into hospital to give birth only got to hold her baby once before she died.

Celtic legend Chris Sutton is suffering from a 'hangover' after a night out with fellow Hoops heroes Henrik Larsson and Stiliyan Petrov.

It's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year with gifts to buy and exchange, homes to decorate and, of course, lots of social events to look forward to. But for some Christmas can simply be overwhelming. While a packed calendar fills many with delighted anticipation, the sheer length of those to do lists can, for many, feel like a mountain to climb and as the pressure mounts, the excitement ebbs away.

A little boy has told how all he wants for Christmas is . . . friends.

Caution: spoilers aheadThe winner of the first season of Squid Game: The Challenge has revealed that they are yet to receive any of their $4.56million prize.READ MORE:‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ review: give this game show spin-off the green lightSeason one of the spin-off game show came to a dramatic conclusion in the final episode, which was released onto Netflix on Wednesday (December 6).Adapted from the hit Netflix K-drama Squid Game, the new game show saw 456 contestants whittled down to a final three: Phillip Cain, Mai Whelan and Samuel Wells, who were competing for the jackpot sum of $4.56m (£3.57m) – the biggest cash prize in TV history.Just like the K-drama, The Challenge saw the contestants compete in a number of simple children’s games, with multiple players being eliminted in each round.The climactic episode saw contestants Mai and Phillip progress to the final challenge, which saw them play Rock, Paper, Scissors for a chance to win the keys to the safe containing the massive jackpot.After winning the game and successfully opening the vault, Mai was crowned the show’s first-ever winner and recipient of the enormous cash prize.“Today just validates that anything is possible,” Vietnamese-born 55-year-old Mai Whelan said after winning. “Even when you feel down and afraid, you have to pick yourself up, be a strong person and focus.”In a new interview with The Times, Whelan has confirmed that she has not received a “cent” of her winnings.“I feel like Tom Cruise in Jerry Maguire.

Bradley Cooper is showing off his skills in the kitchen with his latest venture.

Thania Garcia 50 Cent‘s production company will be releasing a documentary about Sean “Diddy” Combs and the sexual assault allegations pointed against him. After the news of a fourth allegation of sexual assault against Combs was revealed, 50 Cent announced via X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday that proceeds from his upcoming documentary about Combs will go to victims of sexual violence. G-Unit Film & Television will be producing the untitled film.

Hugh Grant and his partner Anna have donated tens of thousands of pounds to ‘Britain’s kindest plumber’.

William Earl In his first interview in two years, country superstar Morgan Wallen addressed the controversy that nearly derailed his multimillion-dollar career: His use of the n-word, which was captured on video by a neighbor without his knowledge as he shouted to a friend at the end of a long and possibly inebriated evening.“There’s no excuse. I’ve never made an excuse.

Livingston FC are hosting Christmas charity donation drives at both the men’s game at home to Kilmarnock on Saturday, December 16 and the women’s game against Queen’s Park at the Tony Macaroni Arena the next day.

A heartbroken dad was left in shock when he found his daughter collapsed on the floor, only to be told minutes later by paramedics that she had passed away. Paul Stephens discovered his 32-year-old daughter Sarah on the floor of her bedroom at his home in Seaforth on November 20.

A Glasgow woman whose sister battled depression before her death said sufferers need to be given more information about support available.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis and the rest of the Republican field of presidential candidates aren’t the only ones who have something riding on the GOP’s next primary debate. The event will be telecast Wednesday between 8 and 10 p.m. eastern from the University of Alabama by the upstart cable-news outlet NewsNation, and has the potential to affect more than just votes and donations.

Thousands of people have paid tribute to popular train station cat Felix who was known across the north by commuters and rail passengers.  

Celtic players surprised kids at the Glasgow Children's Hospital by stopping by to spread some Christmas cheer.

The astonishing Christmas light display at 13 Beechgrove Place in Perth is back!

Ashley Cain's ex-girlfriend Safiyya Vorajee has broken her silence after the reality TV star announced he's set to become a dad again in January. Ashley has revealed his news, two years after the tragic death of his and Safiyya's daughter Azaylia, who sadly lost her battle with terminal cancer at just eight months old. Ashley, 33, has admitted it was "painful" to tell Safiyya about his baby news, and she's now broken her silence as she shared a new post to Instagram on Monday, 4 December.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye will direct $2.5 million toward emergency humanitarian efforts in Gaza, which equates to 4 million emergency meals that could feed more than 173,000 Palestinians for two weeks, according to the announcement. Tesfaye, a United Nations World Food Programme Goodwill Ambassador, will contribute the money from his XO Humanitarian Fund. Since the Israel-Hamas violence launched on Oct.