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Mark Wright (right) will not compete in this year’s Soccer Aid

Major star will not compete Soccer Aid this year - here’s why

A number of famous faces have competed in Soccer Aid in recent years. (Getty Images)

Soccer Aid 2023: Everything you need to know - and who is taking part

Lee Mack celebrates his goal with World XI teammates including Steven Bartlett (left-centre)

Soccer Aid - when is it on TV & 2023 celebrity line-up

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Tom Hiddleston will join the England squad for Soccer Aid 2023

Marvel star to join England squad for Soccer Aid 2023

Orlando Bloom shared his meeting with Ukraine president Volodymyr Zalenskyy on his Instagram account (Credit: Orlando Bloom - Instagram)

Orlando Bloom meets with President Zelensky amid Russian conflict

A baby drinks formula from a bottle. Pic: Pixabay.

Soaring costs of baby formula leaving infants at risk of malnutrition

Bob Dylan's album, The Freewheelin', which is being re-released as a blue vinyl record to raise money for Unicef UK's children's emergency fund

Stars like Dylan and Hendrix will sing the blues in vinyl for Unicef

Poland's Krzysztof Piatek throws himself to ground after going past Craig Gordon late in stoppage time. Picture: SNS

How much higher can Craig Gordon climb in Scotland's top 10?

Perhaps you have an alpaca you can spare? Caledonian Marts is seeking donations of animals, farm machinery and anything else of value to sell at a charity auction to raise funds for people in war-torn Ukraine. Picture: John Devlin

Wallaby: What have you got that could raise funds for families in Ukraine?

Volunteers at the Klub Orla Bialego (White Eagle Club) in Balham, south London, sift through donations made by members of the public. Picture: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

How Scots can help to support Ukrainians during the conflict

Jessie and Lennie Ware

Jessie Ware talks to us about the Table Manners podcast tour

This is where you can donate clothes for Afghanistan refugees - list of charitie...

NHS Lothian logo

New mums continue to enjoy UNICEF accredited care with NHS Lothian

Line of Duty actor Martin Compston will take part in this year's Soccer Aid.

Martin Compston signs up for Soccer Aid

A number of initiatives are in place which allow people to donate money to enable those from lower-income countries to receive a coronavirus vaccine (Photo: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

You can donate the cost of your Covid vaccine to help people in low income count...

Each family will get two hampers - one in December and one in January

Unicef food hampers for Edinburgh families

HUNDREDS of families across Edinburgh who are struggling to afford the basics during the pandemic are to receive food hampers thanks to a grant from international aid agency Unicef.

Ian Swanson

UNICEF says the UK should ban the use of tasers and spit hoods on children

UNICEF to lead largest ever procurement operation for Covid-19 vaccine.

UNICEF to lead procurement and supply of Covid-19 vaccine

Facebook has banned users from selling face masks on its marketplace - here's wh...

Usain Bolt is set to feature for the World XI yet again (Getty Images)

This is when Soccer Aid 2020 will take place - and the famous players involved

Do you know the warning signs of pneumonia?

6 UK children hospitalised with pneumonia every hour: cough, temperature and oth...

This is how maternity and paternity leaves around Europe compare

Breastfeeding improves maternal bonding and has significant health benefits for babies. Picture: PA

Miles Briggs: Breast is best, so let's do better

Andy Murray has been plagued by a hip injury in recent months and has confirmed he will miss the rest of the season. Picture: John Devlin

Andy Murray to miss rest of season with hip injury

Syrian refugee families arrive at their new homes in Scotland. Picture: Getty Images

Scotland takes 1,800 Syrian refugees over last two years

Roger Moore was the longest-serving Bond.

Sir Roger Moore dies of cancer aged 89

Andy Murray will host Swiss champion Roger Federer at Glasgow's SSE Hydro in November

Roger Federer accepts invite by Andy Murray to play in Scotland

World number one Andy Murray warned Roger Federer to avoid deep-fried Mars bars after the 18-time grand slam champion accepted an invitation to play in Scotland for the first time.

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Andy Murrya live raised just under £300,000 for charity. Picture; John Devlin

Andy Murray Live proves a smash-hit for charity

Hogmanay revellers will need tickets to join torchlight parade

Actor Ewan McGregor on the streets of Edinburgh where scenes for the new Trainspotting 2. Picture; Jane Barlow

Ewan Mcgregor makes Iraq plea

Emma Ross, third from left, with her fellow swimmers. Picture: comp

Lothian swimmer to cross English Channel

Hearts will carry the Save the Children logo on their return to the Scottish Premiership. Picture: Jane Barlow

Hearts strike shirt deal with Save the Children