Cyclist who was unable to walk breaks world record

A woman who lost her ability to walk as a teenager has broken the world record for cycling the length of the UK and back.

Sarah Ruggins, from Gloucestershire, was diagnosed with a rare neurological condition called complex regional pain syndrome, which also meant she lost her ability to move her hands without support.

Ms Ruggins has now broken the record by cycling 1,677 miles (2,700 km) from John O'Groats in Scotland to Land's End in England, and back again in five days, 11 hours and 14 minutes.

"This ride was a celebration of life and it was a gift to myself and hopefully a gift to others who need motivation," she said.