The parents of a boy who faced life-saving surgery when he was just weeks old are helping raise funds to support families of seriously ill children. Albert Williamson, who now lives in Penmaenmawr, underwent lengthy emergency specialist surgery at Birmingham Children’s Hospital to remove a growth on his liver, caused by a blood clot. His […]
The production manager is putting his best foot forward at the 2017 Chester MBNA Half Marathon to raise funds for a charity that’s close to his heart. Martin Stevens from Rubicon Garden Rooms has vowed to complete the run in May for the British Heart Foundation. The 57-year-old was inspired to tackle the 13.1 mile challenge, […]
A growing gardens rooms company has doubled its output in the past year and is now working on its biggest project so far – a new cafe for a pet rescue centre. The building at North Clwyd Animal Rescue (NCAR) centre marks a successful year for Rubicon Garden Rooms, which is based near Chester. The […]
A Keighley jeweller is donning his sequins and sparkles for a Strictly Come Dancing style charity contest in memory of his baby son. Liam McQuaid from Airedale Shopping Centre will strut his stuff alongside his wife Anna in a bid to be crowned the champion couple in the competition. The couple aim to raise vital […]
A St Helens hairdresser has walked over hot coals to raise funds for charity in memory of her much-loved grandad. Leanne Burton, a stylist at Blow in Church Square Shopping Centre, took on the Stroke Association challenge – managing to cross the 1300F sizzling embers barefoot four times. The 23-year-old is raising funds for the […]
A manager at Rochdale Exchange shopping centre has launched a bid to smash the world record for the longest ever roller hockey game, in a bid to raise £10,000 for a tot battling cancer after having two brain tumours removed. Mark Bleasdale, assistant guest services manager on behalf of the Rochdale Exchange, is masterminding a […]
A TEENAGE boy with a life-threatening brain tumour has achieved his dream of starring in a Christmas pop video, thanks to Stretford Mall. Ryan Drury, who is living with a 3cm wide tumour in his brain, plays the lead character in a Christmas single written and performed by pupils at Ashcroft School – with some […]