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The absence of a loved one who has died can be felt all the more acutely when special occasions come around – and social distancing and isolation can magnify feelings of grief and loss.

A host of big name sports stars sparkled at this year’s Sporting Social evening for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. Among the stars appearing were Olympic heptathlete Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, former England and Nottingham Forest hero Stuart Pearce and Leeds Rhinos legend Kevin Sinfield. TV’s Clare Balding returned on hosting duties.

Children struggling with grief after losing a loved one are being offered support from a new service launched by the Jane Tomlinson Appeal.OWLS (Overcoming Worry, Loss and Sadness) will offer help to youngsters aged 4 to 11 who have lost a parent, sibling or other significant loved one.

Hundreds of cancer patients in Scotland could receive life-enhancing physiotherapy treatment thanks to the legacy of the inspirational Jane Tomlinson CBE.