11 h. ago Kilmarnock Tartan Tea Party raises vital funds for Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

The Park Hotel and local peer support group, the Killie Heartmates, joined forces to host the event

Politics

19 h. ago Strictly's Shirley Ballas gets tattoo in honour of late brother who died by suicide

Strictly Come Dancing star Shirley Ballas has taken part in a tattoo charity fundraiser to help raise money and awareness for the anti-suicide charity CALM

Events

29 h. ago Intrepid Geoff Thomas geared up for another crack at Tour de France route

Former Crystal Palace captain aims to complete the entire course for seventh time to raise funds for Cure LeukaemiaWhen Geoff Thomas was forced to abandon his seventh attempt to complete Tour 21 at the age of 58 after an unforgiving day on the cobblestones, the former Crystal Palace captain thought his days in the saddle were over. “My bike sort of disintegrated underneath me,” remembers Thomas. “That’s when the issues with my knees started so I’d not really been on the bike since then.”But, two years on and having celebrated his 60th birthday earlier this year, he will join the group of amateur riders in tackling the entire Tour de France route a week before the pros, a ride of nearly 3,500km to raise money for Cure Leukaemia. Continue reading...

Politics

52 h. ago 'Broken' woman's home destroyed in fire after bizarre freak accident

Pensioner Jane Moore rushed home after being told about the fire, terrified for her cats, but wasn't allowed to enter the property as firefighters tackled the blaze

Events

55 h. ago Samuel L Jackson 'dragged by subway train' in horrific freak accident and thought he 'would die'

The acting legend, 76, shared the heartbreaking thoughts that ran through his mind when he believed he was ‘going to die’

Events

55 h. ago Terrifying moment two children cheat death after falling from bouncy castle blown 40 feet into the air during school fund

The horror happened during a fund-raising day at a school in South Africa when an unexpected gust caused the apparently untethered inflatable to take flight.

Society

56 h. ago ‘I’m dressing as a giant ballsack to run 500km – the public always make the same comment’

Toby Freeman set up the Robin Cancer Trust in 2012 following the tragic passing of his brother, and he is currently raising funds for the charity in a very unique way

Politics

3 d. ago Fury over video of Brit women fighting in vicious brawl at Tenerife hotspot

Dramatic footage of the brawl, filmed in the early hours near an infamous nightclub strip, shows the two British women grappling on the pavement as jeering onlookers egg them on

Politics

3 d. ago Pete Wicks savagely mocks Zara McDermott with hilarious sign as he cheers on Sam Thompson

Sam Thompson, who is currently completing a 260 mile Soccer Aid challenge to raise funds for Unicef, was left in stitches as his pal Pete Wicks cheered him on during his third day with a cheeky sign that poked fun at his ex, Zara McDermott.

Politics

3 d. ago Tony Blair think tank urges Rachel Reeves to invest billions and not just ‘balance the books’ in spending review

Britain facing cuts after chancellor doubled down on her manifesto pledge not to raise taxes to fund Labour’s spending plans

Economics

4 d. ago UFC star Tom Aspinall makes bold claim about future amid Jon Jones fight delay

The Brit has seemingly given up on a fight with the undisputed heavyweight champion and is now hoping to stay active inside the cage this year

Sport

4 d. ago Jewellery designer turning trashed spoons into treasures to raise funds for hospice

Mark Drury, 78, who also volunteers at Strathcarron, was inspired by the BBC programme ‘Money for Nothing’ - and will be selling his creations at his Stirlingshire studio.

Politics

5 d. ago Friends desperately raise funds for Brit fighting for life in a coma after 'freak accident' saw him fall from balcony in Marbella

Harry Watts was placed in an induced coma after suffering 'life-threatening injuries' including a bleed on the brain, severe internal damage and multiple broken bones.

Politics

5 d. ago Divers' explode into 'million pieces' as organs 'come out of body' in horror deaths

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Four men were killed instantly and a fifth suffered life-changing injuries in a horrific freak accident on an oil rig in the North Sea

Events

5 d. ago Scientists solve solar system mystery after freak accident at planetarium show

The Oort Cloud’s true shape has remained elusive to scientists until now

Science

6 d. ago Aldi Scotland's famous Supermarket Sweep is coming to Edinburgh

Aldi Scotland’s Supermarket Sweep challenge is back again for another year, giving customers in Edinburgh the chance to raise funds for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS).

Politics

8 d. ago Brit woman dead in Kos and husband fighting for life as SUV crashes into bakery

The driver allegedly lost control of his vehicle before crashing into the bakery, shattering the windows and dragging the British couple along - leaving one dead and another fighting for his life

Events

1 week ago New Zealand Rugby issue statement after teenager dies in 'freak accident' during game

The 19-year-old died in hospital after suffering a 'serious head injury'

Sport

1 week ago Charity thanks public for 'overwhelming' response to bleed kit fundraiser

Coastwatch Irvine were "overwhelmed" by the response after their fundraiser for a public access bleed control kit at Irvine beach raised more than double the money required.

Politics

1 week ago 'Freak' accident forces Kings of Leon to cancel UK and Europe tour dates

Kings of Leon have been forced to cancel some of their upcoming UK and European shows after frontman Caleb Followill was involved in a "freak incident"

Politics