Grate news! Hampton Court carrot steams ahead to smash fastest vegetable World Record
A carrot from Hampton Court broke the World Record for the fastest vegetable in a half-marathon last month. James Whistler
Drag queens, semi-naked butlers and vodka jellies: Stiletto-clad runners to run Battersea race and raise HIV cash
Stiletto-clad men and women, and a few semi-naked butlers, will brave blisters by taking part in a 2.4km charity run
Brain power put to the test as hundreds come to Croydon for World Memory Championships
Summary: Athletes from 33 countries took part in the event. Image: By Chidi Ogundu We all like to think we