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Two people riding on bicycles along a pathway that is surrounded by green grass, bushes and trees. In the background is the tower of a church

Plan backed to encourage more walking and cycling

Councillors in Worcester want to make it easier for people to leave their cars at home.

Hereford & Worcester

Two men in matching red T-shirts with logos on and a lanyard round their necks are taking part in the Around the Island Walk challenge. One is walking along a pavement and the other is next to him walking along the road. The man on the right has one arm in the air with his thumb pointing up. There are other race participants behind them.

Charity walkers brave heat to raise thousands

Hundreds of people completed the main 48-mile route as temperatures went past 32C (89.6F).

A large crowd of people emphatically walking in high vis vests on an orange race track at the National Sport Centre.

Rolling road closures for 85-mile Parish Walk

Motorists are warned to expect disruption on some routes as 1,100 people take on the annual walk.

Nick Hays is wearing a blue fire fighter jacket, straps over his shoulders and yellow fluorescent helmet, standing in front of the orange tarmacked race track at the NSC.

Firefighter's Parish Walk challenge in full kit

Nick Hays is attempting his first Parish Walk in full fire fighting uniform to raise money.

Andrew Titley has short grey hair, is wearing black sunglasses and wearing a black waterproof jacket, stood in front of a road lines with grass.

Parish Walk veterans praise 'addictive' event

Parish Walk veterans have been describing the 85-mile challenge's appeal ahead of the 2025 event.

A cyclist riding in a designated bike lane marked by white lines and a painted bicycle symbol on a road. Only the bike’s rear wheel and the rider’s legs and shoes are visible.

Opinions sought on city's bike and walking routes

Hull City Council is seeking feedback on its 10-year Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan.

Hull & East Yorkshire

Robert is smiling at the camera. The West Highland Way sign is in the background as is one of his daughters who is also smiling and has shoulder-length blonde hair. He is wearing a blue T-shirt and is taking the selfie. There are mountains in the background.

Why I've walked the West Highland Way 97 times

Robert Marshall hopes to complete the trail 100 times before his 70th birthday in November.

Drawing showing Elizabeth Street, with trees planted at the side of the carriageway, a side road heading up the page on the left, labelled as Stuart Road, and a road going down on the right, which is Anne Street. Lines drawn on the map show where buildings are situated

Road closures ahead for station to town link

Elizabeth Street is being resurfaced as part of the project to create a safe route to the station.

Northamptonshire

Karl Bushby has short blonde hair and a grey beard. He is wearing black sunglasses and a black wetsuit with geometric orange-coloured lines on the shoulder and sleeves. The Caspian Sea is in the background and looks calm and bright on a sunny day. The sky is blue with scattered white fluffy clouds in the top left corner.

Round-the-world walker prepares for home stretch

Karl Bushby hopes to be home in September 2026 after three decades of trekking round-the-world.

Hull & East Yorkshire