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In this drone photograph, the number 500 is spelled out using runners and volunteers of the parkrun, all dressed in blue. Surrounding them is the grassy field and a path runs just above the 500.

Town parkrun celebrates 500th event

The run in Taunton's Longrun Meadow began in 2013, and more than 17,000 people have crossed the line

Cara Lawrence smiles at the camera while standing next to her cervical screening stand following a Parkrun. She has blonde hair which has been tied up and is wearing a running top that encourages people to attend their cervical screenings. She is wearing black leggings as well as an arm phone holder.

'I'm running 17 Parkruns for cervical screening'

She is encouraging people to attend their appointments while offering advice and education.

Large group of people in running gear listen to a man speaking before starting on a parkrun in Hull's East Park

Parkrun to return after footpath repair delays

The weekly event in Hull's East Park faced cancellation after work on footpath repairs were delayed.

Hull & East Yorkshire

The closed gates of Hull's East Park made of black metal bars with concrete patterned walls on either side

Works delay means cancellation of parkrun

"Supplier issues" have caused delays to renewing East Park's paths, Hull City Council say.

Hull & East Yorkshire