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Countryfile's Joe Crowley Opens Up on Life After Heartbreaking Loss Sunday, November 23, 2025 countryfile joecrowley bbc anthonynolan bloodcancer loss parenthood charity ruralbritain fundraising For over a decade, Joe Crowley has been a familiar face on BBC’s Countryfile, bringing viewers closer to the beauty and stories of rural Britain. Known for his warm personality and passion for the environment, Joe’s life … Read More
Children in Need Challenge: Radio Host Jon Smith Takes on Endurance Training with University Students Saturday, November 22, 2025 childreninneed endurance training university fundraising community radio jonsmith schools gloucestershire BBC Radio Gloucestershire’s Jon Smith has been undergoing intense endurance training with students from the University of Gloucestershire in preparation for this year’s Children in Need challenge. The students provided expert … Read More
Sara Cox Left 'Broken' as BBC Colleagues Express Concern Following Emotional Phone Call Wednesday, November 19, 2025 saracox childreninneed bbc marathon radio2 pudsey challenge fundraising emotional recovery sport BBC Radio 2 presenter Sara Cox endured a deeply emotional moment amidst her monumental Children in Need challenge, leaving her “broken” and causing concern among her colleagues. The 50-year-old undertook a … Read More
Dad Honors Late Son by Conquering One of the World's Most Challenging Peaks Tuesday, November 11, 2025 climbing tribute amadablam nepal fundraising arborist mountain endurance charity memorial Bob Parkinson, a 49-year-old father from Coln St Aldwyns in the Cotswolds, has triumphed in scaling Ama Dablam, a mountain famed for its technical difficulty and standing 6,812 meters tall in Nepal. This arduous climb served … Read More
Campaign to Save Merrivale Wood Falls Short as Local Buyer Steps In Sunday, November 9, 2025 merrivale woodland conservation community fundraising herefordshire wildlife campaign crowdfunding protection The Merrivale Wood Conservation Group (MWCG) has announced that their effort to purchase a cherished patch of ancient woodland near Ross-on-Wye has been unsuccessful. Despite a rapid crowdfunding campaign that aimed to raise … Read More