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Eleanor 'Ellie' Scarr couldn't believe the 'kind' gift she received from a complete stranger after completing her swimming challenge to raise money for the RSPCA.

It’s been almost a year since Love Island star Sammy Root was crowned the winner of the ITV show with his then-girlfriend Jess Harding. Now, in an exclusive chat with OK!, he has revealed that the pair no longer speak, with the star now focusing on himself, rather than ‘chasing girls.’ Jess has since moved on teasing she has a new boyfriend, but Sammy insists that he’s ‘picking himself up’ since the breakup and is too busy to be ‘worried about other people.’ The former project manager’s life has changed overnight, with the 23-year-old telling us he’s turned his attention to a new and exciting business venture, as well as charity work. “I’m going to be honest, we don't speak to each other out of respect.

Plans for three town centre ‘communication hubs’ including public defibrillators and phone charging ports have been thrown out by Bury Council. Planning permission was sought to put the hubs at Haymarket Street and outside the Rock and Millgate shopping centres.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been spotted making a 'power move' at a charity dinner, as they continue to position themselves back in the spotlight. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's recent appearances have included a camera crew on hand to capture footage for their upcoming Netflix project.

Energy supplier Scottish Power is set to refund and compensate customers a total of £1.5 million after overcharging them during the peak of the energy crisis.

Rylan Clark has joked he's feeling 'old' after being flooded with support from fans over his latest move which he said he was 'really proud' of. The BBC Radio 2 star appears to have turned into an early riser as he took to social media to share how he thinks his age is getting the better of him.

A post shared by KIM ANN FOXMAN (@kimannfoxman)In a comment to Mixmag, Foxman further said: “We are so grateful for the outpouring of support since we talked about it online. We are navigating doctors’ offices and legal advice while simultaneously just trying to process that this actually happened to us.“Our post has sparked so much dialogue, including how even our most out and proud cities struggle to protect their queer citizens,” she continued.

The case surrounding Lauren Bolton's disappearance - and suspected murder - continues next week in Coronation Street with Roy Cropper targeted once again - even while behind bars. The beloved cafe owner was recently charged with his former employee's murder.

. Here to back me up are the PDA-filled pics of the ex-royals at a charity polo match from April 12. Harry's friend Nacho Figueras shared photos from the event on his , including one snap that showed the prince with an affectionate hand resting on his wife's back.The pair was also photographed walking hand in hand as they arrived at Royal Salute Polo Challenge, with Meghan wearing a white, halter-neck dress reminiscent of her second wedding gown.

Peter Hook led an emotional applause tribute at the Star and Garter to the pub's popular landlord Andy Martin, a fortnight since his untimely death. Manchester music legend Hook was performing a special Joy Division set at the historic pub as a fundraising gig for the Headstock charity.

EastEnders favourite Patrick Trueman (played by Rudolph Walker) is set to make a triumphant return to Albert Square in upcoming scenes. However, it appears that there are many revelations that will shock him. While Patrick was away, Yolande Trueman (portrayed by Angela Wynter) formed a close friendship with Pastor Clayton (Howard Saddler), but though things took a turn when he revealed a darker side to him.

The Manchester Marathon has returned to the streets of the city today (April 14) as more than 32,000 people took on an incredible 26.2 mile route in aid of charities and organisations - with many dressed in colourful and creative outfits.

Kaz Crossley has traded her lengthy tresses for a shaved buzz cut in a dramatic hair switch up this week, shaving her head in a bid to help out the Little Lady Locks charity. The 30 year old former Love Island star, who has been open about her struggles with alopecia over the past year, took to Instagram to share her transformation in a new post, with fans hailing her as 'inspirational' as Kaz explained that her hair would go towards making a wig for a young person who has lost their hair. Sharing a beaming picture as she clutched onto her chopped long hair, the reality personality urged others to donate and help out the charity.

Meghan Markle appeared to suffer an awkward moment while attending a charity polo match at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Florida this weekend, which her husband Prince Harry and his team were victorious in. Celebrating the win, Harry, 39, and his teammates stood up on stage while Meghan, 42, presented them with a trophy, planting a kiss on Harry before placing herself in the middle of the men for some pictures.

When it comes to celebrating each other's accomplishments, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are all for it. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who attended the Royal Salute Polo Challenge in Wellington, Florida, on April 12, shared a sweet kiss after the Prince's team took home the victory in the charity polo event. Following the match, Markle presented her husband with a trophy and a congratulatory kiss on stage.

Next week in Coronation Street, Roy Cropper takes to the stand after being charged with Lauren Bolton's murder. The teenager has been missing since the end of February and the cafe owner has been DS Lisa Swain's prime suspect since they started investigating the case.

Scottish army veterans have lined up a canine support team to take part in the Army Benevolent Fund’s Cateran Yomp.

Thousands will descend on Manchester city centre this Sunday as the Manchester Marathon 2024 gets underway. The UK's second largest marathon draws in competitors from all over the country - and further afield - as they try and secure a personal best and raise money for charity.

It’s over for the Golden Bachelor and his wife — just three months after their over-the-top television wedding to celebrate marriage, love, and eternity!

The mum of a teenager who died after a six-week battle with cancer has launched a charity in her name to fund free MRI scans for other youths.

Parents have been given a guideline on the best way to speak to teenagers about sexual health and relationships. A recent report has revealed that nearly a fifth of young people use the internet as their main source of information about sex.

A despicable burglary has been caught on film. Footage captures three men getting into the rear of a Barnardo's charity shop.

Daisy Allen taught herself to sing watching free online videos as her family struggled to pay for professional lessons. But her dedication has struck a cord with a certain charming man.

It's going to be something of an Emmerdale knees up in Manchester later this month as ITV soap star Danny Miller prepares to host his charity extravaganza in the city. Danny and his friend Daniel Jillings run their own children's charity in Manchester, Once Upon A Smile, and their huge ball is their biggest single fundraiser of the year.

Some Emmerdale fans have been issuing a 'switching off' threat as they flooded bosses with a demand over their new character. Viewers of the ITV soap have been struggling to watch the scenes between newlyweds Tom and Belle King unfold as his abuse of his new wife escalates.

A new National Trans Monument has been proposed for the former site of the UK’s first trans memorial, which was destroyed following a fire two years ago.

There is heartbreak ahead for Dawn and Billy Fletcher in Emmerdale when they receive the devastating diagnosis that their young baby, Evan, has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia.

A play centre in Greater Manchester is letting parents pay what they can in a bid to help struggling families.

Two years on since their whirlwind wedding, Emmerdale couple Billy and Dawn Fletcher have been living life on cloud nine, having finalised their adoption of children Lucas and Clemmie and welcoming a brand new baby boy, Evan, just before Christmas. But while their family may finally be complete, the couple will face every parent’s worst nightmare in the coming days, when little Evan is sadly diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, a devastating illness while affects around 10,000 people in the UK every year.

EastEnders is set to tackle a harrowing storyline involving sexual assault, with Yolande Trueman at the centre of the drama. The soap has teamed up with charities End Violence Against Women Coalition and Hourglass to depict Yolande (played by Angela Wynter) being attacked by Pastor Clayton (Howard Saddler), who she considered a trusted friend.The plot will explore the devastating effects of the assault on Yolande's life, including her marriage to Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker), reports the Daily Star.