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Charity race cancelled after mass cheating scandal

A Scottish Boxing Day fun run's results are void after organisers discovered widespread cheating with GPS devices. The event raised over £1,200 for mental health charity Mikeysline. Discover the full story and the future of the race.

Scope charity to close 77 UK shops by March 2026

Disability charity Scope is shutting 77 of its 138 UK stores in a major restructure to tackle a £8.9m deficit. The closures, alongside job cuts, aim to save millions as charity retail faces soaring costs and online competition.

Ex-Councillor Jailed for Stealing £150k from Charity

Sean McKiernan, a former Fine Gael councillor, has been sentenced to prison for stealing £150,000 from a mental health charity to fund male escorts and crystal meth. Read the shocking details of this breach of trust.

Scope charity shop chain closing 77 stores in 2025

Disability equality charity Scope is shutting 77 high street shops this year, with three closing this weekend. The move puts 200 jobs at risk and impacts 2,000 volunteers. Read the full list of closures.

Hugh Laurie's jacket found in charity shop, sold for £750

A savvy shopper uncovered a haul of designer clothes in London charity shops, including a jacket made for actor Hugh Laurie, making a £1,000 profit from one trip. Discover the secrets of sustainable, high-profit charity shopping.

Children struck in Belfast school hit-and-run

Two children were injured after being struck by a black SUV in a hit-and-run outside St Bernard's Primary School in North Belfast. Police are appealing for information.

Pub quiz cheating crisis: Landlords fight back

Discover how UK pub landlords are combating smartphone cheaters in pub quizzes, from tech solutions to honest confessions. Learn about this British tradition's challenges.

Sara Cox calls first marriage a 'disaster'

BBC Radio 2's Sara Cox opens up about her 'disaster' first marriage and her 135-mile charity run for Children in Need, which has raised over £6 million.

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