Jack Killah

1 week ago | bbc.com | Sammy Jenkins |Jack Killah

Bid to break world record with Himalayas base jumpSammy Jenkins & Jack KillahBBC News, West of EnglandSomerset man attempts world record base jumpA man is hoping to achieve a world record by jumping off the world's fourth tallest mountain in a wingsuit. Tim Howell from Martock, Somerset, will attempt to break the record for the world's highest base jump, jumping about 8,300m (27,231ft) from Lhotse, Mount Everest's neighbour.

2 months ago | bbc.com | Jack Killah |Chris Lockyer

Teen's kickboxing medals after mental health fightJack Killah & Chris LockyerYoung SomersetImogen used mental health services in Somerset to help her in schoolA teenager from Yeovil has returned from an international kickboxing competition in Austria, where she won silver and bronze medals. However, Imogen, 17, had previously found herself struggling at school, needing the support of local mental health services, and was referred to Somerset's Jigsaw Project.

Feb 7, 2025 | bbc.com | Sophie Hurcom |Jack Killah

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Six Bath academy players, including hooker Kepu Tuipulotu, are in England's squad for the Under-20s Six NationsBath are top of the Premiership and aiming to win the league title for the first time since 1996, following nearly a decade of dominance in the English top flight. That side was an undisputed powerhouse with a team built on a mix of homegrown players and quality stars recruited.

Jan 31, 2025 | aol.com | Rachel Candlin |Jack Killah

Retired Premier League manager Harry Redknapp has returned to coaching to turn around the fortunes of a team dubbed the worst in the country. Last season Tunley Athletic finished bottom of the Somerset County League after losing all 26 of their matches - with a 137 goal difference. Redknapp was brought in to be guest manager after the team won a national Best Worst Team competition. He said his aim for the season was to "win a couple of games".

Jan 24, 2025 | bbc.com | Sophie Hurcom |Jack Killah

Joe Choong might be a former Olympic gold medallist in modern pentathlon but like all other athletes in the sport, he is a complete novice when it comes to the new 'Ninja Warrior' style obstacle racing recently introduced as a new discipline. For the past six weeks Choong, who won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Games, has been getting to grips with the obstacle assault course that has replaced showjumping as one of the five events.