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Debut Rainbow Ball at Scarborough Spa raises £20,000 for charity
A charity ball in Scarborough has raised £20,000. The Rainbow Centre's first-ever Rainbow Ball, held in Scarborough Spa's Ocean Room on Saturday (June 7), was a sold-out event. BBC Gladiator winner Joe Fishburn was among the attendees. A three-course dinner was served, while Paddy Billington, of This is the Coast, entertained guests. In the words of a spokesperson, the "emotional centrepiece" of the event was a speech delivered by The Rainbow Centre's CEO, Jo Laking. James Howard, fundraising officer at The Rainbow Centre, said: "What a night, and what an experience. "The first Rainbow Ball will stay with people for all the right reasons. "The support we've received from local businesses and the public has been truly humbling. "Coming together like we did on Saturday - and will again in the future - helps ensure we remain a pillar of strength for those in our community who need us most." A second Rainbow Ball will take place in June 2026.
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14-02-2025
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Bradley and Barney Walsh to return for 'dangerous' Breaking Dad travel series
Bradley and Barney Walsh, who currently host Gladiators together, are returning for a sixth series of their ITV travel programme which is said to be 'one of the funniest, dangerous and most heart-warming yet'. Over six episodes, Breaking Dad will see the father and son duo embark on another road trip. This time on Bradley & Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad they'll be travelling through Asia as they explore Japan and Thailand while Barney pushes his father Bradley to take on a new set of adrenaline-fuelled challenges. Bradley said: 'It's so good to be back on the road again with Barney. We really do have the best time but I'm not quite sure what he has up his sleeve on this trip, which is slightly worrying.' The 64-year-old is best known for presenting ITV's The Chase. In the previous series of Breaking Dad, Barney took his father on road trips across the US, Europe and Latin America, pushing him beyond his comfort zone with an itinerary of action-packed activities including sledging down a volcano in Nicaragua, gladiator fighting in Rome and skydiving in Los Angeles. Barney said: 'I'm excited to get stuck into this new adventure with my dad and get him to experience the local cultures in Japan and Thailand. 'It's going to be an exciting and adrenaline-fuelled road trip with lots of fun and laughter.' The first series aired in January 2019 with the pair exploring LA and Arizona. Sue Murphy, head of factual entertainment at ITV, said: 'We're thrilled that our very own father and son dynamic duo are back on the road, this time unleashing their inimitable charm onto unsuspecting Asia, as Barney continues to push Brad way beyond his comfort zones.' Recommended reading: Bradley Walsh reveals what it takes for contestants to win The Chase What are the net worths of BBC Gladiator hosts Bradley and Barney Walsh? Bradley Walsh shares emotional reason he hosts Gladiators with son Barney The sixth series of Bradley & Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad is commissioned for ITV1 and ITVX and produced by Hungry Bear Media. It's scheduled to air later this year. Managing director at Hungry Bear Media, Dan Baldwin, said: 'Bradley and Barney reflect so many father and son relationships up and down the country. 'This trip is one of the funniest, dangerous and most heart-warming yet. There are many different travelogues on TV but nothing quite compares to Breaking Dad.'
