Charity

Jimmy Savile's 5m charity donation

TV Gossip

Sir Jimmy Savile left £5 million to charity when he died. The 'Jim'll Fix It' host - who passed away in October aged 84 after battling pneumonia - raised £45 million throughout his life for good causes and it has now been revealed he left behind…

Pete Townshend rocks Prince's Trust Gala

Music Gossip

Pete Townshend and Boy George topped an impressive bill at the Prince's Trust Rock Gala at the Royal Albert Hall in London last night (23.11.11). The pair were joined by veterans including Chris de Burgh, Nik Kershaw and Midge Ure and stars such as…

Celebrate the life of a loved one with Light a Light

As Christmas approaches, it’s easy to be swept up in the excitement of presents, late night shopping, work nights out and even talking about the weather. Although Christmas is a time for friends and family, it’s easy to forget this amid the noise and…

Rhythmix's mid series name change

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Rhythmix have been forced to undergo a mid-series name change. The 'X Factor' girl group - made up of Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Perrie Edwards and Jade Thirlwall - will have to change their moniker after learning it was already trademarked to…

Duchess Catherine 'desperate' to help with charity

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Duchess Catherine is "desperate to give something back" by getting involved in charity work. The royal - who married Prince William in April - is currently taking time to research a number of organisations to decide which she would like to give her…

Usher doesn't value awards

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Usher doesn't care about awards and just wants to be creative. The 'OMG' hitmaker has sold more than 65 million albums and has been nominated at numerous award ceremonies including the BRITS, MTV Video and Europe Music Awards, Billboard and the…

Fabulous ball guest Prince Albert

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Monaco's Prince Albert and Princess Charlene were "fabulous" guests at a lavish ball. The newlyweds agreed to attend the Variety Club's Golden Jubilee Ball at Harewood House, Yorkshire, North England, as guests of honour and thrilled organisers with…

Gary Barlow's charity single finalised

Music Gossip

Gary Barlow's Children In Need charity single will be an all-star version of Massive Attack's 'Teardrop'. The Take That leader has been working with producer Labrinth - who was behind Tinie Tempah's hit 'Pass Out' - and an all star cast of young UK…

Amy Winehouse's charitable nature

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Amy Winehouse has been remembered for her charitable nature. The 'Back to Black' singer may have led a controversial lifestyle and struggled with problems including alcohol and drugs, but she also made a great deal of time for charities during her…

Cain Dingle to cheat on Charity

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'Emmerdale's Cain Dingle will cheat on Charity Tate after being convinced she has been unfaithful to him. The pair - played by Jeff Hordley and Emma Atkins - are set to split following Cain's revenge fling with Faye Lamb (Kim Thomson) when he…

Kate Garraway's Christmas charity campaign

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Kate Garraway has devised a unique Christmas charity campaign. The 'Daybreak' entertainment editor launched the 'Save To Give' venture through her discount website goodypass.com, which will see unwell children benefit from internet shoppers…

Donate your pants to Zimbabwe and Ethiopia

Lingerie emporium Boudiche has found a charitable use for unwanted bras and knickers, as Claire Sawers discovers...

The most amazing thing I did last week

Thousands of people a day donate blood. And thousands of people don't. Yet it's easy, quick, completely different. Plus you get to do something that could save another person's life. And how good does that feel?

Buying films on VHS Special

Never mind uploads, downloads, video on demand or any of today’s new fangled methods of seeing films; the cheapest way to see film must be the good, old-fashioned charity shop. With many shops offering five tapes for £1, the credit crunch is an ideal…

Rock The Boat

CHARITY GIG Shelter Scotland were the beneficiaries of this charidee shindig on the Clyde, organised by Glasgow label Mister Tramp Records, which encouraged its bands to let their hair down for the night and play a slightly out of the ordinary set…

Edinburgh Marathon

‘I’ve run a marathon every year since 2004, mainly just to keep healthy. The first time I crossed the finish line I swore I was never, ever, ever going to do that to myself again, but after about a week I forgot all the pain and decided to make it an…

Kelvingrove to host charity art sale

NewsArts sale in aid of breast cancer charities

The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is to hold an arts sale in aid of breast cancer charities across Scotland.

Mission in Action Fashion Fundraiser

Mission In Action Fashion Show

Fashion Fundraiser ‘Living in this country, we’ve just got no concept of how hard it is for people out there,’ says Annalese McDermott, director of Edinburgh modelling agency Stolen, and co-founder of the UK branch of Mission in Action. Mission in…

Bowel Cancer UK

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Laughter and music are on the bill for a fundraiser in aid of Bowel Cancer UK. Copper Bottom Sunshine, which takes place at the Usher Hall on Sunday 1 April, features appearances by comedians Bill Bailey, Rhona Cameron, Karen Dunbar and Brit…

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Mister Tramp rock the boat for Shelter

Record label Mister Tramp is bringing together an impressive line-up of musicians for a special gig in aid of Shelter Scotland on Saturday 24 March at The Ferry. The cross-genre line-up includes Evan Crichton, The State Broadcasters, Afterchristmas and…

Edinburgh Moonwalk

Anyone out for a quiet stroll across the Meadows in Edinburgh might be in for a surprise, as 8000 women (and a few men) from all over Scotland descend on them, wearing decorated bras and pink baseball caps. This is the Edinburgh MoonWalk - not a genteel…