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BBC News
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Love Rugby Festival celebrating arts and sport to boost town
A festival getting under way in Rugby will celebrate arts and culture along with sport and Love Rugby Festival starts later and runs until 6 July, and one of the highlights will be the Couch to 5K fun run through the town centre on the last day, with the finish line at Whitehall Recreation Borough Council said the festival had been organised to boost pride in the borough and increase footfall in the town coincides with Rugby School's Festival on the Close, and Warwickshire Open Studios' Summer Art Weeks festival. The council said the run was to celebrate sport and to tie in with the festival's theme of improving people's mental and physical will follow a route that takes them past landmarks such as Rugby School, Caldecott Park and the Clock Tower. 'Celebrating the best' The festival lineup includes several exhibitions at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a "birthday bash" on Saturday. Displays for children and families include self-portraits and crafted animal figures.A butterfly trail has been organised in Caldecott Park, where people can pick up a sheet and search for 15 colourful, wooden events are being held to celebrate Pride, including a speed-meet, a cinema night and march and picnic, on events include a football festival all weekend, triathlon taster sessions on Monday and Tuesday, and paddlesport at the Rugby Canoe Club on leader Michael Moran urged people to join in, be part of something special and celebrate "the very best" of the town. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Fern Britton, 67, finally reveals the two life-changing things she did to lose five stone amid Ozempic rumours
Fern Britton has finally revealed the two life-changing things she has done to lose five stone in weight. The TV presenter, 67, has long been open about her weight struggles, having fluctuated between a size 22 and a size 12 over the years. Fern, who insists she has lost weight 'naturally' and without any Ozempic, said all she has done is cut-out sugar from her diet and do 6am gym classes as well as couch to 5K. She told Woman&Home magazine: 'People often wonder when you've lost lots of weight whether you've done it naturally. 'And I can look at you and say, "Yes, I have"'. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Fern Britton, 67, has finally revealed the two life-changing things she has done to lose five stone in weight Fern reflected on the powerful moment she decided to take back control of her health. She added: 'I had my shoulder replacement 18 months ago, and two-and-a-half years ago, when I saw the surgeon, he said, "I'm going to totally replace your shoulder, I'll see you in a year." 'I thought, "I need to get my life back on track. I need to stop smoking, stop drinking, get eating under control and stop lying in bed feeling sorry for myself". 'So I started the Couch to 5k, took about 80 per cent of the sugar out of my life and started to think about what I was eating, which I had never done before.' Five years ago, the presenter moved permanently into her Cornish holiday home before renovating it 'bit by bit'. A Cornish Legacy, which is Fern's 11th novel, took the star two years to write – twice longer than normal. Fern has long enjoyed storytelling, releasing her first novel New Beginnings 2011, two years after leaving This Morning. But since Covid she has been prolific in her writing, penning Daughters Of Cornwall in 2020 and The Good Servant two years later, with the hotly-anticipated A Cornish Legacy set for release in June. Fern, who insists she has lost weight 'naturally' and without any Ozempic, said all she has done is cut-out sugar from her diet and do 6am gym classes as well as couch to 5K Fern has twin sons Harry and Jack, 31, and daughter Grace, 27, from her first marriage, to Clive Jones, and daughter Winnie, 23, with Phil Vickery. Fern has kept her private life out of the spotlight since calling it a off with TV chef, Phil, 63, in 2020, after 20 years. She recently admitted that while she does get 'lonely', she is still not looking for love five years on from her split. The couple's 20-year marriage came to an end in 2020 following the deaths of Fern's parents, which reportedly caused the pair to realise that they had to 'follow their own paths'. She told Woman & Home: 'I'm not looking for love - I'm still a bit too wary of losing my liberty. 'There's nobody to run something past but, on the other hand, I think back to running things past people and it never really worked out, so why don't I just make my own decision? Then I'm the only person who can go, 'I f***ed up there.' Fern's move into authoring came shortly after her departure from This Morning where she became a household name alongside Philip Schofield from 1999 to 2009, when she was replaced by Holly Willoughby. It was also reported she was being paid £250,000 a year less than Phil and that he was earning three times her salary when they were fronting Mr and Mrs together from 2008 to 2010.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
New free and low-cost activities added to programme for all ages
New free and low-cost fun and fitness activities have been added to a programme in Fenland. A family fun day, wellbeing walk for new parents and those with young children, tea dances, and lower-intensity fitness sessions for inactive adults have been added to Fenland District Council's Active Fenland programme. The full Active Fenland programme includes fall prevention strength and balance classes, walking football, 'couch to 5k' and family running sessions, a multitude of Rambler's Wellbeing Walks, and much more. Councillor Susan Wallwork, portfolio holder for Active Fenland, said: "There's always so much on offer for all ages thanks to Active Fenland's free and low-cost programme of social and fitness activities. Active Fenland March town couch to 5k graduates April 2025 (Image: Active Fenland) "We urge everyone to take a look at the Fenland District Council website to get all the details. "There's sure to be something perfect for you. "Many of the classes are aimed at those who are new to exercise or building up their fitness, like the 'couch to 5k' running classes, which we're delighted to have recently seen several groups complete with deserved pride and now have new beginners joining us for." The newest additions to the programme include a free family fun day on Thursday, May 29, at Peckover House, Wisbech, from 10am to 2pm. A free social stroll for new parents or those with little ones in a buggy will take place through West End Park, March, every first and third Thursday of the month, from 10am to 11am. 'Active for Health Next Steps' lower-intensity classes for inactive adults will be held on Wednesdays from 4.45pm to 5.45pm at Hudson Leisure Centre, Wisbech, for £3.50 per session. Active Fenland tea dances, including dance tuition and light nibbles, will return to venues across Fenland. An exercise class for people with diabetes will be held on Tuesdays from 11.15am to 12.15pm at Hudson Leisure Centre, Wisbech, for £3 per session.
Irish Independent
22-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Independent
Stay Well: I want to start running again. What can I do to prevent injuries?
Knowing how to protect against injury is essential when it comes to pounding the pavements. Here's our expert guide The cliché about running is that there are two kinds of runners – those who are injured, and those who are recovering from injury. From beginners overdoing it via programmes like Couch To 5K (not going to lie – I got to 3K, hurt my knee, and went back to the couch) to ultra marathons runners pounding their bodies over challenging terrain, running is synonymous with injury.
BBC News
16-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
BBC Sport extends free broadcast rights for Great North and Manchester Runs
BBC Sport and The Great Run Company have agreed a new deal to keep the iconic Great North Run and Great Manchester Run, free-to-air for audiences across the UK. Audiences can continue to enjoy comprehensive and inspiring coverage of these events on BBC live network TV, iPlayer, and BBC Sport's website and social channels. The Great Manchester Run will be broadcast across BBC Sport platforms with this year's event taking place this Sunday with more than 35,000 runners coming together to celebrate Manchester's vibrant community spirit. Coverage will air live on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer from 11am. For the first time, BBC Sport will also offer a dedicated digital stream, capturing the emotional moments as participants cross the finish line. This new feature will allow viewers to follow the progress of individual runners and share in their personal victories. BBC Morning Live and the Great Run Company have also teamed up to give audiences the opportunity to run a bespoke 5K race as part of the Great Manchester Run. After championing the NHS/BBC Sport Couch to 5K programme since the start of the year, Dr Punam, alongside other members of the Morning Live team will be running the race, for a film to broadcast on Morning Live on Monday 19 May. You can also listen to Dr Punam on the brand new Couch to 5K Podcast on 19 May. BBC Sport will continue its long-standing coverage of the Great North Run, broadcasting the iconic event from 2025 through 2028. A cornerstone of the North East's sporting calendar, the Great North Run brings powerful stories and unforgettable moments to viewers across the UK. This year's race takes place on Sunday, 7 September. Broadcast details will be confirmed closer to the event. Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport, says: 'BBC Sport not only tells stories of elite sport, but it's also to inspire people to get involved. We're proud to showcase the Great North Run and the Great Manchester Run. They are more than just races; they are powerful celebrations of determination, resilience and inspirational homegrown stories that bring people together.' Paul Foster, CEO of the Great Run Company says: 'The BBC's commitment to the Great North Run and Great Manchester Run goes back decades, and over that time almost 2m people have taken part in these events. Our events celebrate people and communities, and the BBC brings their stories to the nation. In partnership with BBC Sport, we will continue to celebrate our participants' achievements, inspiring new runners, and amplifying the positive impacts of running on people's lives.' BBC Sport's extensive athletics rights portfolio includes the Olympic Games, European Athletics Championships, World Athletics Championships, international Diamond League events and London Marathon Events to 2030. CF
