Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers has sadly revealed that he has cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy.
The Barrow-born 64-year-old chef and TV star – who is best known for appearing alongside Si King on the much-loved BBC show, The Hairy Bikers – spoke about his diagnosis on the pair’s podcast, The Hairy Bikers – Agony Uncles, this week, and said he was “coming clean” about the illness he has been battling for some time.
Myers admitted on the podcast that he expects this year will be a “write off” as he continues chemotherapy for the undisclosed type of cancer.
Speaking candidly about his diagnosis, Myers said: “Anyway Kingy, I’ve got to come clean now – I haven’t been too well recently and basically, I’ve got to have some chemo.
“You know all this anyway, so this year is going to be a bit quiet for me, I’m not going to be filming, some of the festivals I’m not going to be able to go to, some may be okay but this year’s a bit of a write off for us.”
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He said he didn’t “want to hide under a rock” about his illness.
Dave is best known for appearing alongside Si King on The Hairy Bikers / Credit: Hairy Bikers (via Facebook)
He explained: “I have had to speak up about this because I don’t want to hide under a rock, but I would love it if people respected my privacy and just let me get on with it and give Si and our team all the support they need, that would be great.”
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He did however assure that “the prognosis is okay”, and that he’s “going to be fine”.
Myers has previously spoken about having to overhaul his lifestyle after doctors warned him he was “morbidly obese” and could be “heading for an early grave”, and has insisted that he is going to “look after himself” following his cancer diagnois.
He continued: “I’ve just got to tuck in, look after myself, eat sensibly and get over this mess, flog books, and be a happy person so within that, that’s where I am.
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“I may be a baldy biker for a while, so it’s just a warning – I don’t want to make a fuss about it.
National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who’s not claimed £1m winnings
Daisy Jackson
The hunt is on to find a National Lottery player in Tameside who’s won £1m – and not claimed it.
The missing millionaire won the huge prize on a Lotto ticket bought on Wednesday 1 July, somewhere in the Borough of Tameside.
But with just two months to go until the prize expires, the player has still not come forward to claim their winnings.
The winning numbers in were 5, 8, 26, 33, 39, 42 and the Bonus Ball was 54.
Now, the National Lottery is renewing its search for the millionaire, calling for the mystery winner to cash in their prize before it expires at midnight on 28 December.
National Lottery Senior Winners’ Advisor Andy Carter has been out in Tameside ‘hunting’ for the missing millionaire, visiting everywhere from Portland Basin to Hartshead Pike.
Andy said: “I’ve searched high and low across Tameside for our missing millionaire, but I’ve had no luck.
National Lottery hunts for Tameside player who’s not claimed £1m winnings. Credit: Anthony Devlin/Assignments/Press Association
“With just two months left to claim this £1 million prize, now is the time for anyone who bought a Lotto ticket in Tameside for the 1 July draw to have another look.
“The winning ticket could be tucked away somewhere completely ordinary, while its owner has absolutely no idea they are a millionaire.
“We’d love to find the person we’ve been looking for and turn this search into a celebration. So, if you bought a ticket in the area, dig it out, check those numbers and help us find Tameside’s missing millionaire. It could be you.”
With all National Lottery draws, players have 180 days from the day of the draw to claim their prize if they have the winning ticket. Anyone who has any queries or who believes they have the winning ticket for any of the National Lottery draws within the 180-day deadline should call the National Lottery Line on 0333 234 5050 or email [email protected].
Featured image: Supplied – Anthony Devlin/Assignments/Press Association
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Public urged to call the police if they see this wanted man
Daisy Jackson
Cheshire Police are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a wanted man with links to Macclesfield and Alsager.
Joshua Wyatt, 34, is wanted on recall to prison, and officers are urging anyone who has seen him or knows of his whereabouts to come forward.
Wyatt is described as being 183cm (6ft) tall and of medium build, with a bald head and blue eyes.
Police believe he has links to both Macclesfield and Alsager.
Anyone who sees Wyatt or has information about where he may be is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 or report information via the force’s website.
Information should be provided quoting reference number 26000809013.
Emily Sergeant -
6th May 2022 
