World records2 days agoBalloonist with stoma breaks world recordJo Bailey completed 68 tethered hopper ascents at Bristol Balloon Fiesta, breaking the record set by Guinness.2 days ago3 days agoBalloon pilot sets record year on from surgeryBalloon pilot Jo Bailey urged people struggling to challenge themselves after illness and surgery.3 days ago6 days agoWorld's oldest person celebrates turning 117Born before the Titanic sank, Ethel Caterham has seen out two world wars and survived Covid at 110.6 days ago7 days agoEx-police officer breaks record for most ocean rowsFormer police officer Dawn Smith BEM has now rowed across the ocean seven times.7 days ago14 Aug 2026Penny farthing cyclist beats continuous ride recordRichard Thoday beats the 1886 record for a continuous penny farthing cycle - reaching 236 miles (380km).14 Aug 202613 Aug 2026Firm behind new land speed record celebrates triumphBanbury-based Prodrive celebrates a new speed record for a hydrogen-powered car.13 Aug 202612 Aug 2026Watch: Hydrogen car breaks land speed record at 406 mphThe new record surpasses the previous official hydrogen combustion title set in 2004 by more than double the speed.12 Aug 202612 Aug 2026British driver who broke sound barrier sets new speed recordAndy Green set the fastest time ever recorded in a hydrogen-powered car, reaching 406mph (654km/h).12 Aug 202610 Aug 2026Comedian confident of double world records for microphone runsDan Hudson ran the Solihull Half Marathon as a microphone and is confident he has the record.10 Aug 2026...
