Celebrities
Sam & Mark get their game on for BBC Children in Need
The PopCap Celebrity Play-Offs in association with Welcome Break raised plenty of cash in aid of BBC Children in Need in Birmingham where CBBC presenters Sam & Mark challenged locals to get their game on.
Heston Blumenthal announces winner of national culinary challenge
Today Heston Blumenthal announces the winner of a nationwide search for the culinary British innovator of the future set to transform the UK cooking experience. Since its launch in April the ‘Kitchen Innovation Challenge’, has seen 600 new ideas submitted from across the UK.
Owners of handbag dogs warned of need for insurance
Sainsbury's Finance is urging people who follow in the footsteps of celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson and Geri Halliwell by purchasing small pedigree dogs to take out pet insurance.
Posh to get a taste of the Austrian Tirol
On Thursday 3rd December, Victoria Beckham will be in attendance at one the greatest clubs in the Alps, Pacha in the Designhotel Madlein, Ischgl, for the launch of the first designer bottles of RICH Prosecco and RICH Rosé. The top ski resort of Ischgl in the Austrian Tirol will welcome the style icon, fashion designer and former Spice Girl, for a specially themed ‘Music and Fashion Fairytale’ evening.
Celebrities line-up to model official BBC Children in Need t-shirt
The official t-shirt for BBC Children in Need 2009 has been launched across ASDA stores. A host of celebrities are lending their support to the campaign including Peaches Geldof, Liz McClarnon and Zoe Lucker - and a donation from every t-shirt sold will go towards improving the lives of disadvantaged children across the UK.
James Martin wins Autoglym Celebrity Concours
For the third year in succession, TV chef and renowned car enthusiast, James Martin, triumphed in the Autoglym Celebrity Concours at MPH The Prestige and Performance Motor Show.
Celeb health trends slammed
GPs have slammed the ‘health-styles' of the rich and famous - warning that UK women are wasting money and potentially risking their health following celebrity health fads like cupping, colonic irrigation or extreme detoxes.
Olympic BMX star explains how to make road safety cool
According to official government statistics, children are more at risk from road accidents from 3pm onwards in autumn and winter. Whether they are out playing or walking back from school – many children will be out on the streets during late afternoon and early evening in the weeks and months ahead, but the dull winter weather means children could be at greater risk from road accidents than any other time of year - especially if they are not wearing high visibility gear.
Lily Allen to make cameo appearance on Neighbours this week
Britain’s very own Lilly Allen will be making a cameo appearance on Neighbours on Tuesday 10 November, following in the footsteps of Aussie talent such as Kylie and Jason and Bouncer the dog.
Searching for the next Wayne Rooney
Football fever is again gripping the nation as fans across the country go through the roller coaster of emotions with the Premier League and Football League – with building excitement towards next summer’s World Cup in South Africa following the Three Lions’ recent qualification.
P!nk announces UK stadium tour
Having sold 2 million tickets to date on her current worldwide Funhouse Tour, P!nk has announced via her Twitter that she will be returning in 2010 with The Funhouse Summer Carnival Tour to break new ground at six stadiums across the UK, kicking off on Saturday 12 June in Bolton at the Reebok Stadium. Tickets will go on sale at 10am on Monday 9 November.
Jo Caulfield back on radio 4 with new show
Described by The Scotsman as “A wit so sharp it could slice through steel” and by The Herald as “One of the funniest woman on the airwaves” Jo Caulfield is back on Radio 4 with a new show ‘Jo Caulfield Won’t Shut Up.’
Stars gather to celebrate 25th anniversary of ‘Born Free’
On the quarter-century anniversary of ‘Born Free’, an appeal is being launched in aid of our planet’s threatened wildlife. Dozens of celebrities from the world of music and entertainment are due to attend the “Wild & Live” event, including Sharon Osborne, Martin Clunes, Nick Knowles and Mark Austin.
It’s back to school for actor Tom Chambers in his new car
Actor and reigning Strictly Come Dancing champion Tom Chambers celebrated his return to television this week by collecting a new Fiat 500C.
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen searches for the picture of motherhood
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and Hallmark Cards are calling out to the UK public to get creative with the launch of a nationwide photography competition to capture the ‘picture of motherhood’.