TREK: Former QLR soldiers OLD soldiers from across Bolton and Lancashire are set to take part in a 10 million steps challenge this May. Ex-Queen s Lancashire Regiment (QLR) members are striding forth in aid of a host of charities over the 30 days. Former troops, who have pledged to contribute to a daily tally of 325,000 steps, or 16,250 each, recently staged a training weekend. The QLR s veterans charity has arranged the challenge, which will aid the likes of Derian House and the Marie Curie Foundation. Andrew Burke, 67, formerly of Tonge Moor but now living in Llangollen, will be among the hardy walkers. He served with the regiment for 25 years and was a warrant officer (second class) on discharge.
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Scottish singer and entertainer Sydney Devine has died in hospital, aged 81.
The star, whole sold more than 15 million albums during a career spanning seven decades, had been suffering from an undisclosed chest complaint.
Friends said he died at University Hospital in Ayr early on Saturday.
Devine, who was born in the Lanarkshire village of Cleland in 1940, was best known for his version of the song Tiny Bubbles. He received an MBE in 2003.
His close friend and Glasgow Pavilion Theatre boss Iain Gordon said: I have worked with Sydney and the band since 1976 and I have never seen a bad performance, he was the ultimate showman and performer.