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Jamie Christian, a well-known bodybuilder and Gladiators star, is using his platform to raise awareness about prostate cancer and encourage men to get regular check-ups. During Men's Health Week, he spoke about his family's experience with the disease and emphasized the importance of early detection through
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Pedalling To Pubs 2025, a sponsored bike ride across the Lake District, has raised over £100,000 for the Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) and Only A Pavement Away (OAPA). The event, which took place last week, saw 60 industry leaders cycle 220km in two days, surpassing last year's
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Toni Stevenson, the landlady of The Duchess of Kent pub in Erith, is gearing up for a 54-mile charity bike ride to raise funds for cancer research, a cause dear to her heart. After losing her father to liver cancer in 2016 and her mother being diagnosed with small cell
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Guernsey resident and army veteran Paul Whitfield will join his close friend Mike McSherry on a 300-mile cycle ride from Buckingham Palace to the German city of Rheine, a journey that will raise money for the charity Help for Heroes. The pair, who served together for 12 years, aim to
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As part of their studies on democracy and the importance of improving lives, the students of Woodhall Primary School voted to support international charity Habitat for Humanity, with a focus on providing safe homes and clean shelters for those in need. This endeavor aligns with the school's commitment
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The Blythe House Hospice hosted a vibrant summer festival in Matlock Bath, featuring a diverse range of activities, entertainment, and fundraising efforts for various local causes. The two-day event, which took place on Friday, 25 July, and Saturday, 26 July, showcased the hospice's commitment to community engagement and
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More than 2,400 runners travelled from across the county and beyond to participate in the Southend Half Marathon, sponsored by Utilize PLC. The event started and finished in Shoebury, offering breathtaking views of the famous coastline. The runners raised a staggering £160,000 for Havens hospices, surpassing last year&
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Alastair Fraser, a 72-year-old man from West Linton, has been battling stage four cancer for nearly four years. Despite this, he has found solace in cycling and will participate in Sir Chris Hoy's Tour de 4 challenge on September 7, raising funds for Prostate Cancer UK. Fraser'
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Celebrities Shaun Williamson, David James, Lianne Sanderson, and Dion Dublin showcased their general knowledge skills on ITV's The Chase to raise funds for Soccer Aid for UNICEF. The annual football match returns this weekend, featuring big names like Sir Mo Farah and Wayne Rooney. In a tense competition,
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The Higginshaw Royals dance group, led by Lisa Smith, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise £3,000 for a bus to transport its 22 members to competitions in Stoke-on-Trent. The group has had to hire a minibus, depleting their limited funds and forcing them to pull out of competitions
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Jonah Saunders, a 9-year-old schoolboy, is set to tackle a 100-mile cycling challenge over three days to raise funds for his school's garden and playground improvements at Earley St Peter's Primary School. Inspired by his cycling experience with his dad, Jonah aims to raise £1,000
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As the London Marathon approaches, David Stancombe, a devoted father, prepares to run 26.2 miles in memory of his seven-year-old daughter, Elsie, who was tragically murdered in a knife attack in Southport last year. With over 50,000 runners participating in the event, David's story is a
