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BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Hertfordshire golfer waits for golf marathon record confirmation
A golfer is waiting for official confirmation that he has beaten the record for longest consecutive time playing the Rowlands, 25, is an assistant PGA professional based at The Grove near Watford in made his attempt at the Lofoten Links course in northern Norway because the sun does not set at this time of year allowing for daylight during his entire 32-hour is awaiting verification from Guinness World Records that he has achieved it. The golfer made the attempt to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support and admitted parts of the challenge had been a "slog". He completed 182 holes, walked 118,00 steps and covered 54 recalled: "It was heavy rain for the first five hours and the last hour."Hours 18 to 24 were just an absolute slog mentally and it was very tough to keep going which is why I'm very grateful to have had such a good team around me."As part of his 10-round-and-two-more-holes marathon, Mr Rowlands had to film his entire attempt with a clock in shot at all said: "It was tough logistically to keep on top of timings and filming."Guinness World Records has been approached for comment. Mr Rowlands has currently raised more than £5,000 for Macmillan Cancer had "a bit of a scare" when he was 19, which he said opened his eyes to the work the charity golfer said: "It's one of those things that unfortunately affects most people and they do great work." Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Scotsman
4 days ago
- Health
- Scotsman
17 pictures of the Edinburgh Marathon 2025
First held in 1982, the annual event has sold out every year for the last 17 years, and is the second largest marathon in the UK. Thousands of runners take part every year, with the Edinburgh Marathon Festival supporting a number of charities including Macmillan Cancer Support, Alzheimer Scotland, the British Heart Foundation and the MS Society.
Scotsman
6 days ago
- Health
- Scotsman
13 pictures of the Edinburgh Marathon 2025
First held in 1982, the annual event has sold out every year for the last 17 years, and is the second largest marathon in the UK. Thousands of runners take part every year, with the Edinburgh Marathon Festival supporting a number of charities including Macmillan Cancer Support, Alzheimer Scotland, the British Heart Foundation and the MS Society.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Myelofibrosis: 'I'm waiting for my hero', says mum in donor plea
A mum who was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer while she was 15 weeks pregnant with twins is urging people to join the stem cell register to help save her life. Katie Matthews, 32, from Lincoln, was diagnosed with myelofibrosis, a type of cancer that prevents blood cell production, in July was also told she had six years to live if she does not receive a stem cell transplant. Mrs Matthews said: "I will fight so hard, but that's what you do as a mother. I've got something to fight for, and I'll do it shouting." During an ultrasound in June 2024, Mrs Matthews found out that she was expecting twins. She was also told by medics that she had an enlarged spleen and a blood clot in her portal vein, the vessel which carries blood from the organs in your abdomen to your liver. After a bone marrow biopsy a few weeks later, she was diagnosed with myelofibrosis (MF). Mrs Matthews said: "The most heart-breaking thing was telling my mum and dad that their child has cancer."Then to sit with my other son, who was nine at the time, and tell him that his mummy has cancer, his eyes filled with fear. "He knew how terrifying that word was." 'So much hope' The rare type of blood cancer leads to scar tissue building up inside the bone marrow, which impacts its ability to make red and white blood cells and platelets, according to Macmillan Cancer Support. Mrs Matthews said she was told a stem cell transplant was the only cure for the cancer - but her brother was not a match. She hoped by encouraging people to join the stem cell register, she can find a donor for herself and for other people."I've got so much hope for me and other people on the list that we will find a donor, and I will do everything I can to help anybody." A charity football game has also been organised to raise money for Mrs Matthews and her family on 24 May at Bishop Grosseteste University in Lincoln. "Cancer is such an awful thing, but life still goes on around you, bills still need paying. "I can't work, and my husband has had to stop working to help look after me and the babies and do everything else that life throws up. Financially it is extremely hard." "It's heart-breaking to know we're not the only people going through this."Anthony Nolan is a UK-based stem cell transplant charity. The organisation had their own stem cell register, which matches potential donors to patients in need of transplants. They were also encouraging younger donors to join the register to help people like Mrs Matthews. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Scotsman
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Edinburgh Marathon 2025: Where is the Edinburgh Marathon? Full route and interactive map
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend is almost upon us and both runners and spectators will be finalising their plans ahead of the big race. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Thousands are set to put on their running shoes over the weekend, with 10K, 5K and junior races taking place in Holyrood Park on Saturday, May 24. The big event, along with the half marathon and relay races, will take place on Sunday. Every year, crowds of spectators line the marathon route to cheer on the runners, pass out refreshments and soak up the incredible atmosphere. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Take a look at our interactive map below to see the full Edinburgh Marathon route and all the mile markers. The Edinburgh Marathon will start on Potterrow before taking runners along George IV Bridge and into the New Town. The city centre part of the route will take runners past several Edinburgh landmarks and down its most famous street, the Royal Mile. The route will then turn back up to the Royal Mile before departing the Royal Park and heading east towards the coast, taking in the sea air of Portobello promenade. People taking part will then head towards Musselburgh, running past the oldest golf course in the world where it's documented that golf has been played as early as 1672, before heading further east to Gosford House. Runners will then head back along the coast, before reaching the finish line near Musselburgh High Street. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Last year, the marathon saw runners brave the pouring rain for the full 26.2 miles and, while rain is set to return to the Scottish capital on Saturday, this year's festival is set to be a much drier affair. Light showers are forecast throughout the day before changing to overcast in the evening. First held in 1982, the annual event has sold out every year for the last 17 years, and is the second largest marathon in the UK outside of London. Every year thousands of runners take part, with the Edinburgh Marathon Festival supporting a number of charities including Macmillan Cancer Support, Alzheimer Scotland, the British Heart Foundation and the MS Society.
