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Works by David Hockney and Rankin to be sold in anonymous auction for WaterAid

Works by well-known British artists including David Hockney, Damien Hirst, Rankin and Boy George are due to go under the hammer anonymously to raise money for WaterAid. The pieces will form part of the charity’s Art Of Change “secret” auction, but ...

28 Sept 2022 at 14:20

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KT Tunstall and Jacqueline Wilson share childhood pics in WaterAid campaign

Dame Jacqueline Wilson and KT Tunstall are among a number of celebrities sharing childhood memories and photos in support of WaterAid’s campaign to help girls around the world complete their education. The Thirst For Knowledge campaign is working ...

27 Jan 2022 at 02:25

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Sir Ringo Starr joins campaign to send postcards to Prime Minister for WaterAid

Sir Ringo Starr has joined a host of musicians as part of a campaign designing limited-edition postcards to send to the Prime Minister as part of the fight to tackle climate crisis. WaterAid’s Climate Fight campaign will be officially launched ...

20 Jun 2022 at 01:01

One in four UK women and girls struggle to afford period products – survey

Nearly a quarter (24%) of women who menstruate in the UK said they or their family have struggled to afford period products in the last year, new research shows. As the cost-of-living crisis continues to worsen, a new survey by WaterAid has ...

25 May 2022 at 01:01

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WaterAid volunteer says he lent a hand to Glastonbury’s original Pyramid Stage

A WaterAid volunteer has reflected on how he lent a hand to the construction of Glastonbury’s original Pyramid Stage. Brian Johnson – who is volunteering with WaterAid’s team on the water kiosks by the Pyramid Stage this year – recalled ...

25 Jun 2023 at 18:14

Next government urged to prioritise investment in tackling global water crisis

The next UK government must prioritise tackling the global water crisis by investing in access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene, WaterAid has said. The international non-governmental organisation is calling for British MPs to ...

22 Mar 2024 at 00:01

UK ‘must invest more in climate adaptation amid whiplash of flood and droughts’

The Government must invest more in climate adaptation amid a “whiplash” of floods and droughts across the world, campaigners said. Charity WaterAid is calling on the British public to sign a petition urging Rishi Sunak to show ...

14 Nov 2023 at 12:57

Huge mud toilet sculpture unveiled at Glastonbury to warn against climate change

A huge toilet sculpture made of mud has been revealed at Glastonbury Festival’s Worthy Farm this year. Festival-goers will get to see the 2.5-metre high model which has been built using some of Glastonbury’s own mud, mixed ...

22 Jun 2022 at 18:44

Music

Ringo Starr among celebrity tattoo designers for WaterAid’s climate campaign

Sir Ringo Starr and Blondie singer Debbie Harry are among the famous faces who have teamed up with WaterAid to design tattoos which will be launched at Glastonbury. Festivalgoers heading to Worthy Farm next weekend and ...

16 Jun 2023 at 14:41

Music

Russell Crowe and Lulu among stars designing charity tattoos for Glastonbury

Glastonbury performers Russell Crowe and Lulu are among a number of celebrities who have designed temporary tattoos that will be distributed at the festival this year. The annual British festival will return to Worthy ...

20 Jun 2024 at 11:16

Music

Toilet seats designed by Boy George and Harry Hill to be auctioned for WaterAid

Toilet seats designed by artists and celebrities including comedian Harry Hill and singer Boy George are to be auctioned for charity WaterAid. The Best In The House art collection, which includes a golden throne and ...

23 Sept 2024 at 00:01

Health & Wellbeing

Ellie Simmonds: Not saying yes to everything is important

Former Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds says she’s been “really lucky” with new opportunities since retiring from competing three years ago – but admits the adjustment has also been an “emotional rollercoaster”. ...

08 Jan 2025 at 08:00

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