Celebrities
Duncan Bannatyne to run Shelter’s Vertical Rush
Duncan Bannatyne, the entrepreneur and star of hit TV show Dragon's Den, is calling on Londoners to get fit for the New Year and join him in conquering Vertical Rush, the original and biggest tower running event in the UK.
Moira Stuart to become Radio 2 newsreader
Moira Stuart is to join BBC Radio 2 to become the main newsreader on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show, which launches on Monday 11 January 2010.
Sweeten up January with Phil Vickery’s carrot cake
It’s a new year and a new start, so we’re all looking for a fresh take on our favourite dessert – but that doesn’t always mean we know how to make it. Luckily, help is at hand with this simple step-by-step pudcast by Carnation and celebrity chef Phil Vickery.
Alcohol awareness – it’s no joke
It’s all too easy to laugh off the effects of alcohol and forget that drink can put young people in vulnerable situations.
Dick and Dom back initiative to help homeless children
Dick and Dom are backing Shelter's call on schools across the country to take part in HomeTime!, a new exciting fundraising initiative, encouraging children to raise money and help change the lives of thousands of homeless children in the new year, launching on Friday 12th February 2010.
Judi Dench to star in A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Rose Theatre, Kingston
The Rose Theatre, Kingston Upon Thames has announced its seventh home-grown production: William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Peter Hall with a cast that includes Judi Dench in the role of Titania. The production will run from 9 February – 20 March 2010.
Little Iggy stars in new swiftcover.com ad campaign
Legendary rocker Iggy Pop returns to British TV screens to reveal ‘Little Iggy' in a new £30million advertising campaign for motor insurer swiftcover.com.
VisitBritain invites the world to celebrate Sherlock Holmes
Celebrating the release of “Sherlock Holmes,” the new action-adventure mystery starring Robert Downey Jr. as the legendary detective, national tourism agency VisitBritain has joined forces with Warner Bros. Pictures to invite tourists to discover Sherlock Holmes’ Britain – Past and Present – with a new campaign and online movie map, visitbritain.com/sherlockholmes and a free Great British Film Locations iPhone App.
New Year success could be all in the eyes
Who would believe succeeding in a job interview was as simple as ‘looking right’, or finding love is down to the closeness of your partner’s eyes?
Fashionable favourites
As we count down the final days of the decade known as the ‘noughties', new research by smile, the internet bank from The Co-operative Bank reveals how our tastes have changed over the past ten years.
Ruby Wax offers advice on keeping your 2010 resolutions
Are you trying to tone your abs and get back on the treadmill this Christmas? Perhaps you’re not sure what to do about your relationship status? Or maybe you’re missing some motivation and need some support? Great news – Ruby Wax will help you succeed by giving her advice on a live WebTV show.
Noel Clarke joins 2010 Orange Rising Star Award Jury
Today Noel Clarke, winner of the Orange Rising Star Award in 2009, joined fellow jurors to cast their final votes for the 2010 Orange Rising Star Award nominee list.
Jamie Cullum announces new single and tour dates
On January 25th 2010 Jamie Cullum will be releasing a new single taken from his recent album “The Pursuit”. “Don’t Stop The Music” will be instantly recognizable as a Rhianna track, but with the Cullum touch.
Stars line up for TOTP Christmas specials
A host of top stars including Robbie Williams, Dizzee Rascal and JLS are set to appear in this year's Top Of The Pops Christmas and New Year Specials.
BBC One drama Merlin commissioned for new series
Hit family fantasy drama Merlin, produced by Shine Television, has been re-commissioned for a third series for BBC One. The announcement comes as the second series of the Saturday-evening show continues to enthral audiences, pulling in a peak of over six million viewers and a 31% share.