3+ hour, 53+ min ago  (837+ words) A deaf woman who learned how to drive while, at the same time, teaching her instructor sign language has spoken of her joy at passing her test. Sarah-Jade Walker was running a British Sign Language (BSL) "bootcamp" in North Yorkshire…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (322+ words) A man has raised almost "11,000 towards a new school playground by running 300 miles during Advent. James Scott, from Jersey, took on Mont " l'Abb" School's festive challenge to fund a play area for children with special educational needs. The school still…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago  (563+ words) When Charlie Chandler was 21 years old, he attempted to take his own life after becoming homeless for the third time. The 23-year-old has since represented Great Britain in international ice skating, saying the sport has "changed his life". Mr Chandler,…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (386+ words) A teenager who lost one of his shoes during the European Cross Country Championships decided to "grit down" for his team and continue running. Michael Clark was representing the Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Lagoa, Portugal, when disaster struck…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago  (279+ words) Chris Harris has raced for 16 British teams during his career and others in Poland, Sweden and Denmark Three-time British speedway champion Chris Harris is to continue his career in 2026 after agreeing a new deal with King's Lynn Stars. The Cornishman,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (476+ words) A man who has raised almost "80,000 for charity taking part in the Belfast Marathon's eight-mile walk event has said he is "gutted" it will not go ahead next year. The walk, which was first staged in 1997, will not be part…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (485+ words) A running club is celebrating after being recognised for its work to inspire people to lace up their trainers and give the sport a go. The Shropshire Shufflers, based in Shrewsbury, has won Club of the Year, Community Project of…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (469+ words) A former North Yorkshire Police officer has revisited the dog unit that he helped to establish more than 60 years ago. Alan Smith, 91, served on the force between 1955 and 1982, and said it took him only "10 seconds" to agree to set up…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (474+ words) Daniel Wiffen won his third medal of the championships in Poland Daniel Wiffen put in a strong recovery to claim a bronze medal in the 800m freestyle final at the European Short Course Swimming Championships in Poland. Team Ireland's Wiffen, who…...

3+ week, 20+ hour ago  (779+ words) From running up stairs, to rigorous gardening: these everyday activities could boost your health and help you live longer. Everyone knows that the key to a healthy long life is to exercise and eat well. But what if you simply…...