Army veteran to walk laps of town for 24 hours

An army veteran is planning to walk laps of his town continuously for 24 hours to fundraise for an air ambulance.

Martyn Harris moved to Stalbridge, in Dorset, three years ago and wanted to do something for the community that he said had made him feel so welcome.

After seeing the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance overhead, he began learning about the charity and decided to help.

He is hoping to clock up 60 miles during the 24-hour challenge, which begins at 10:00 BST on 3 May.

After leaving the Army, Mr Harris felt he needed to "get up and go", so began signing up for the air ambulance charity's fundraising campaigns, including its 100 miles in October challenge.

He decided to organise his own 24-hour walking challenge so he could remain in Stalbridge and involve other residents who have agreed to walk with him.

He said: "Walking and running are something I really enjoy and that have helped me a lot the last couple of years.

"I didn't think running was going to be something I could achieve, not on a large fundraising scale, but walking was achievable."