As a journalist, I’m a creature of deadline. I signed up to participate in the challenge to swim 15 miles in June for the American Red Cross, and of course I waited until the very last day to finish.

People are being invited to take the plunge in South Wales to help raise funds in the fight against cancer.

Marking 40 years, Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity has launched its 40 miles in 40 days challenge.

The 14-member "Victorian Pool Crawlers" team swam up to one kilometre in each historic pool while walking approximately 16 kilometres between venues throughout the day. The challenge has raised over ...