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Worcestershire runner 'excited but apprehensive' ahead of marathon world record attempt
4+ hour, 26+ min ago (273+ words) Chris Garratt is looking to beat the current record for a male of 3 hours, 31 minutes, and 11 seconds A Guinness World record attempt for being the world's fastest man to complete a marathon in full graduation attire awaits a runner from…...
Blind man tackles world first Brighton Marathon challenge
1+ week, 1+ day ago (219+ words) Clarke Reynolds is taking on the race wearing AI glasses A blind man is taking on a world first challenge today by running the Brighton marathon using AI glasses to guide him, Volunteers, including some celebrities, will be able to…...
Blackpool fan urges community to learn CPR after brother's cardiac arrest
1+ week, 6+ day ago (346+ words) Emily Rawes encourages locals to join lifesaving CPR campaign Emily Rawes, a resident of Blackpool, is urging football fans to take part in the Every Minute Matters campaign by Sky Bet and the British Heart Foundation, aimed at teaching CPR…...
Fire cadet scheme helps teenagers build life skills
1+ week, 6+ day ago (261+ words) Northamptonshire Fire Service offers skills programme for teenagers aged 13 to 18 Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is searching for enthusiastic individuals to volunteer as Fire Cadet Leaders, playing a key role in guiding and inspiring young people across the county. The…...
Nurses offer free CPR training to schools in memory of local teacher
3+ week, 2+ day ago (510+ words) Volunteers from Kettering and Northampton hospitals give their time to teach life-saving skills Hospital staff in Northamptonshire have launched a voluntary programme offering free basic life'support training to primary school teachers, inspired by the tragic death of a local teacher…...
County Durham and Darlington Fire Service supports apprenticeship week
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (239+ words) County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service say they're supporting National Apprenticeship Week. The celebration brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make. National Apprenticeship Week runs until…...
Parkrun often a 'starting point' for people's exercise journey, says event director of Worcester one
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (279+ words) It's as Worcester parkrun says it's seen its usual surge in attendees over Christmas and New Year, setting a new record for the number of finishers for the second year running Organisers of Worcester parkrun have said it continues to…...