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BBC News
9 hours ago
- Health
- BBC News
Walk this May challenge sees ramblers cover 4,700 miles
Hundreds of walkers have covered more than 4,700 miles in a challenge across two countiesThe Walk This May challenge was part of National Walking Month and was run by wellbeing groups and Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire, a non-profit organisation that promotes sport and two weeks, free walks took place on easy ground at a relaxed pace, ranging from 10 to 90 minutes, and offering people a way to get active and socialise, Herefordshire Council who missed the challenge can still join a group, the council added. Organisations running groups include the Ramblers in Herefordshire and Worcestershire County Council, which has a Health Walks scheme. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sam Thompson battles on in torrential rain as injured and emotional star is joined by Chris Hughes on day two of gruelling 260-mile endurance challenge
Sam Thompson looked visibly emotional as he was met with horrendous weather conditions on day two of his gruelling Soccer Aid Challenge. The beloved TV and radio star, 34, was joined by former Love Island star and good pal Chris Hughes, 32, for support on Tuesday. Sam has been given the task to travel a mammoth 260-mile journey on both bike and foot to deliver the match ball to its new home in Old Trafford, with the hope of raising much-needed funds for Unicef. To complete the challenge, the I'm A Celeb star is expected to run a marathon for five days and cycle in between, ensuring the ball arrives on June 6, just in time for kickoff on Sunday, June 15. And in new images, Sam, who is suffering from a calf injury, looked downcast as he was soaked head-to-toe by the heavy rain. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The star decided to cycle the remaining miles of his Tuesday challenge after revealing he 'popped his calf' and was strapped into a medical table just the day before. Sam was seen red-faced from the wet weather and appeared to sigh as he wiped away the water from his face. In an attempt to boost morale, Chris joined his pal on the bike as Sam continued on with his challenge. Later on, the pair beamed for a snap together inside a building as Sam rested on a massage bed with some lunch. Following their meeting, Chris went to his Instagram stories to share clips of their cycle together. Gushing over his pal, he penned: 'Keep donating towards Sam's challenge, it's seriously inspiring and he needs every boost he can get. I saw the emotion drain from him earlier, he battles on and is doing so well.' Earlier in the day, Chris smirked when he was grilled about his relationship with JoJo Siwa, 22, live on This Morning. The former Love Island star appeared on the daily ITV show from Towcester where he was covering Sam's Soccer Aid challenge. During the segment, host Ben Shephard asked Chris a cheeky question about him and JoJo. 'Can we just say, because obviously we're all talking about it. Congratulations on the relationship, we're all very excited, have we decided whether it's Hughes-wa... what's the power couple name?' Ben asked. Co-host Cat eagerly added: 'What is it going to be?' 'They call it Co-Jo, that's the one they're all going for,' Chris replied. The two presenters gushed that they liked the name and Chris commented it 'rolls off the tongue'. JoJo and Chris have sparked frenzied speculation about their relationship status over the past few weeks since they met in the Celebrity Big Brother house back in April. Their relationship has grown from platonic to romantic and the Dance Moms star confirmed that she and Chris have made their relationship official, and she's started calling him her boyfriend in an interview with Capital Radio. On Sunday, Chris sent fans into a frenzy when he shared a steam bedroom snap with JoJo on Snapchat. Sharing the sweet image of himself and JoJo cuddled in bed together, he captioned the image: 'Sleeping beauty.' While in an interview with The Guardian, JoJo gushed about her blossoming romance with Chris, when asked whether things between them were still platonic. She said: 'It's not platonic anymore, and it's been a beautiful development, a beautiful connection, and I'm absolutely head over heels for him and he's the same way.' The Dance Moms star also hit back at speculation that their relationship is a 'PR stunt,' saying: 'Clearly, you've never been around us. I won't ever speak for him, but for me personally, the happiness in my life just radiates off of me right now. 'Literally yesterday, I was massaging my cheeks; I've never [before] been in pain from smiling so much.' JoJo also appeared on Sunday's edition on Sunday Brunch, and fought back tears as she emotionally shared how Chris has been embraced by her family since he first flew to the US to surprise her for her 22nd birthday last month. She said: 'She loves him, she does love him. My parents think the absolute world of him, and him and my Dad are like best friends, Chris was actually telling me this yesterday, they went to the spa together yesterday. 'They're literally best friends, Mom Siwa she absolutely adores him. I love watching her watch us, because I've never seen my mom so happy, and it's... it's... I could cry. 'Honestly, it makes me happy to have everybody act as... it feels like we're a family, it feels like he's been in my family for how ever many years it feels like forever.
The Sun
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Everyone can see the pearls, but you need the eyes of a hawk to spot the diamond in less than 10 seconds
HERE'S a puzzling brain teaser that will test your eyesight and intelligence. Everyone can see the pearls, but you will need the eyes of an eagle-eyed hawk to spot the diamond in less than 10 seconds. 2 The puzzle is made all the more difficult because the diamond is hidden among similar-shaped objects. It's nestled between small circles, large circles and even medium-sized ones. And also some shapes that look surprisingly like diamonds. Not easy. As well as a high IQ, you can boast to have laser-focused eyes if you pull this off. If you haven't been able to spot the diamond, you can scroll below to find out where it is. Certain brainteasers and optical illusions, particularly those that involve patterns or sequences, can help strengthen both short-term and long-term memory. 99 percent of people can't find the hidden objects in under 20 seconds - are you up to the challenge By working through puzzles on a regular basis, you will actively engage the brain's memory systems and directly improve your future attempts at visual challenges. Many brainteasers, like this one, require challengers thinking outside the box. This improves creative problem-solving skills by encouraging the brain to come up with innovative solutions. How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me? If you're after another brainteaser to challenge yourself, try this one - as apparently only those with a high IQ are able to find the heart hidden among the spring flowers. Or you can have a go at figuring out the hidden message in this band's cover art that has confused fans for years. Lastly, puzzle fanatics have been left scratching their heads trying to find the lost feather in just 12 seconds. It also translates to real-life situations where you might need to approach challenges in new and inventive ways. If you're after another brainteaser to challenge yourself, try this one - as apparently only those with a high IQ are able to find the heart hidden among the spring flowers. It also translates to real-life situations where you might need to approach challenges in new and inventive ways.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sam Thompson grimaces during first day of gruelling Soccer Aid challenge as his family pay tribute to his 'strength and resilience' after 'tricky' split from Zara McDermott
Sam Thompson appeared in pain as he grimaced after kicking off his gruelling Soccer Aid challenge on Monday. The I'm A Celeb star, 32, has been given the task to travel a mammoth 260-mile journey on both bike and foot to deliver the match ball to its new home in Old Trafford, with the hope of raising much-needed funds for Unicef. To complete the challenge, Sam is expected to run a marathon for five days and cycle in between, ensuring the ball arrives on June 6, just in time for kickoff on Sunday, June 15. In snaps from day one of the challenge, Sam looked exhausted as he powered through before sprawling out on a garden chair as he took a break from the gruelling task. And it appeared he had already sustained an injury as the Instagram for his Staying Relevant podcast shared a snap of him being seen to by a medic. At the start line were his sister Louise Thompson, her partner Ryan Libbey and Sam's nephew Leo. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Louise paid tribute to her little brother on Instagram hours before the start of the challenge, and for the first time spoke out on his 'tricky' few months following his split from long-term girlfriend Zara McDermott. 'My brother has been quite quiet online this year. It's not been the easiest time for him,' Louise admitted. 'But he has been secretly squirrelling his energy into something big. Something much much bigger than himself, and he is about to show us just how strong he is.' 'Without sounding too cliche, it really is during the tricky times in life that we find the greatest strength and resilience. Life will throw challenges at all of us at one point or another and if we can choose to take a moment to pause and reflect, and to look both inwards AND outwards, then sometimes a breakdown can turn into a breakthrough.' Addressing her brother, Louise said she was in awe at how he has channelled his energies into the challenge. 'I think it's incredibly impressive how hard you've trained this year, building up so much mental and physical strength, you've cycled at home for hours and hours on end, sometimes for 3/4 hours at a time on your stationary road bike, jogged secret marathons without telling anyone and not complained once,' she wrote. 'Occasionally you'll pop over for an ice bath and listen to Macy gray, but the reality is you could have been out enjoying the summer sun at the pub like most people your age getting over a breakup.' 'Your dedication is beautiful! And probably not that easy to stay so focused as someone with adhd.' Sam took the first steps of his gruelling Match Ball Mission for Soccer Aid for UNICEF challenge on Monday with his sister Louise, Ryan Libbey and nephew Leo all cheering him on Sam has four more challenging days to go as he heads north towards the final whistle in Old Trafford, Manchester on Friday June 6. The mammoth mission will be captured for a one-off special documentary: Sam Thompson's Match Ball Mission Friday 13th June 9pm on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player. Sam is putting his physical and mental strength to the test to raise vital funds to support UNICEF's work for children around the world to grow up safe, healthy and able to play. This year, thanks to the Children's Investment Fund Foundation, every donation made to Soccer Aid for UNICEF will be doubled – up to £5 million. The star's new love interest Samie Elishi will no doubt be cheering him on too. The Love Island star, 25, has been dating the podcast presenter, 32, since last month, when the pair were pictured sharing a kiss at Olivia Attwood 's birthday bash. Earlier this week, Samie's distance from Sam while she attended a brand trip to Mykonos had briefly sparked rumours they'd split, but a source has since hit back at the claims. Addressing her brother, Louise was in awe at how Sam has channelled his energies into the challenge A source close to the couple told MailOnline: 'Any suggestion that Sam and Samie have split up is untrue. 'They're loving spending time together and always make the most of off days between their busy schedules.' Elsewhere Sam's ex Zara McDermott has been packing on the PDA with her new boyfriend Louis Tomlinson during a romantic holiday to Costa Rica.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Sam Thompson gives a major update on his relationship with Samie Elishi as he kicks off first day of gruelling Soccer Aid challenge
Sam Thompson has given an update on his relationship with Samie Elishi as he kicked off the first day of his intense Soccer Aid challenge on Monday. The I'm A Celeb star, 32, has been given the task to travel a mammoth 260-mile journey on both bike and foot to deliver the match ball to its new home in Old Trafford, with the hope of raising much-needed funds for Unicef. To complete the challenge, Sam is expected to run a marathon for five days and cycle in between, ensuring the ball arrives on June 6, just in time for kickoff on Sunday, June 15. While his sister Louise and her partner Ryan Libbey were present at the starting line to show their support, Samie was notably absent. Speaking just moments ahead of the challenge, Sam revealed that several close friends, including best mate Jamie Laing, have remained tight-lipped about whether they'll join him along the way. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. However, he did confirm whether or not Samie, who he has been dating since April, will be making an appearance. Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, Sam said: Throughout the experience, I hope there'll be a few people.' When asked directly if Samie would be making an appearance, he responded: 'I feel like... this is so much more than info I dating or hooking up with. 'And I feel like it would take away from what it is going on. You know what I mean? 'You know, If I had a wife or something like, like a girlfriend of years it might be a different, I just think that I don't want to do anything that will take away from this. 'Like, this challenge and the Unicef And the spotlight needs to be on them. Like, I'm literally a vehicle. 'That's how I'm seeing it. I'm, like, just a thing that is running to try and make money, so I want to keep it that way.' Elsewhere in the chat, Sam opened up about what he believes will be the biggest challenge he'll face over the next five days. He said: 'The hard part of this challenge is gonna be the fear of not completing it. 'That that will, is and will always be the hardest thing in my head is the fear of injury and not being able to play it. 'I just, I have to be able to get of course I finish line. 'And like, you've seen how many people are here. Like, I just letting people down is my biggest week, like, my fear of letting you down a big sweeter, so that is terrifying to me.' Last month, Sam opened up about his autism diagnosis, and when asked how he thinks it might impact his journey, he shared candidly: 'I can find it really had to stick to one thing, that's really tough, especially when you have ADHD. 'You know, there's always something else to do and always, you know, here there and everywhere. You overthink everything. you think ahead a lot. 'I've been very much doing that. Yeah.. The hper focus is something that I'm hoping will actually help. 'I don't know what it's going to be like when I'm actually, like, out there. Like, I don't know how I'm going to be in my own head. I'm really worried about my own head. 'I've never really, as I said, done anything like this before, so I don't know what money my brain is going to be, right. 'Yeah. I' be worried about that, actually. You know, I get that, is that definitely a mental challenge. 'I'm just start talking to myself and like.. And with your thoughts. Yeah, and I'm quite weak mentally, actually.' As for his reason for taking part in this massive challenge, Sam explained: 'This challenge, to be honest with you, 'cause I went to Gosemala means so much more than I ever expected. 'And I was banging, I don't know if anyone knows, I was banging on Unicef's door to allow me to do one of those trips. 'And help in any way I could. But this obviously wasn't on the agenda at that point. So to be able to go there and do and see the work they do. 'I can't tell it's beautiful. And not in a way that I expected. 'Like, I kind of went out there, expecting, you know, sadness and that was the sort of general message of the day. 'It wasn't that at all. It was optimism, it was hope, it was joy in these children's eyes, like we really, like the bare minimum but so happy, so hopeful. 'And it's like, if we can just give them, I know this sounds so crazy, but if you, can they just give him, like, the smallest platform, they will take that and run with it. 'I'm saying this now, they'll be Prime ministers. They'll be astros. They'll be like everything that we said we were going to be when we were kids. 'They're going to do it.' Last month, Sam has shared an exclusive video diary from his trip to Guatemala, where he got the chance to see the work of a UNICEF supported project. His five day challenge is also set to feature in an ITV documentary, which will be broadcast on June 13. This year, thanks to the Children's Investment Fund Foundation, every donation made to Soccer Aid for UNICEF will be doubled – up to £5 million. To donate visit
