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Glasgow Times
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Live at the Apollo star to headline Glasgow comedy event
Jake Lambert, known for his appearances on BBC's Live at the Apollo, is set to headline the Patter Merchants Comedy Clash in Glasgow on June 22. The annual Epilepsy Scotland fundraising event will take place at the at The Stand Comedy Club, with doors set to open at 7:30 PM and the show due to begin at 8.30pm. The programme has an age restriction of 18 and over. Jake, 33, has quickly risen to become one of the UK's up-and-coming comedic talents. Dubbed "a joke machine" by The Telegraph owing to his lively storytelling, the comedian boasts more than 500 million views across his online videos. His reputation has been further solidified with three consecutive sell-out performances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Read more: Ricky Gervais' comedy talent search coming to Glasgow with £5k prize Now, the young star is on an international tour with his acclaimed show, The Sunshine Kid, which will continue throughout 2025. Outside renowned comic platforms like Live at the Apollo, he has appeared on Comedy Central's Live From The Comedy Store, Comedy Central Live, UKTV's Rosie Jones's Disability Comedy Extravaganza, and is a regular on The Apprentice. Lambert shares hosting roles with fellow comedian George Lewis on their popular podcast Save It For The Podcast. The comedian has backed comedy giants such as Michael McIntyre, Jack Dee, Romesh Ranganathan, and Kerry Godliman, performing at arenas and theatres worldwide. Others gracing the Comedy Clash stage include award-winning hip-hop comedian MC Hammersmith, local favorite Gary Little, and veteran host Raymond Mearns. The event is set to offer comedy lovers an evening of exceptional entertainment whilst supporting an important cause with the entirety of ticket sales, minus booking fees, used to support Epilepsy Scotland. More information, including how to book tickets can be found online here: Read more: River City and Two Doors Down stars to bring 'amazing chemistry' to new tour The nationwide charity strives to improve the lives of those affected by epilepsy in Scotland. It provides direct support services, campaigns, and policy engagement, and offers training to both professionals and the public. Over the years, Epilepsy Scotland has offered a voice to the 80,000 Scots living with this condition. It also works to challenge the societal stigma surrounding epilepsy and to elevate public consciousness about the condition. The charity remains devoted to breaking down barriers, educating the public, and improving care and understanding.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Motorists warned over driving in Midlands city with four potholes every mile
A Midlands city has been named as a pothole hotspot, with four potholes for every mile on average. Two Midlands areas made up the top nine list in total, compiled using data from. Birmingham City Council ranked in eighth place, with a total of 6,675 open pothole reports. READ MORE: Drivers baffled at parking rule that changes depending on where you go in England Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp, click the link to join With an average of 2,500km (1,553 miles) of roads in Birmingham, that works out to four potholes for every mile of road. Incredibly, the oldest pothole in the city dates to Saturday, April 21, 2007 - almost 18 years ago. Coming in at number nine on the list was Warwickshire County Council, with a total of 5,606 open pothole reports. The oldest one in the county dates back to Saturday, January 10, 2015. Top of the list came Cheshire East Council, with a whopping 17,191 open pothole reports. The analysis of the data indicates that 69 councils each have over 1,000 potholes left unrepaired. READ MORE: Drivers ignoring overnight parking rules in February issued £70 warning Jake Lambert, of Tempcover, said: "We understand potholes are a growing concern for drivers, and it's frustrating to see some of these hazards lingering for years, only getting worse. "If road conditions worsen, driving becomes more challenging, and the risk of tyre or suspension damage rises. "Temporary car insurance can help by ensuring you're covered for unexpected bumps like potential repairs. "Whether you're sharing a long drive or using a borrowed car, it can offer added security and greater peace of mind on the road."
