Trail Running

Record-breaking veteran fell runner Joss Naylor, who was known as the King of the Fells, has died aged 88.

The sheep farmer broke the Lake District 24-hour record three times and ran the fastest known times on the Three Peaks, Welsh 3,000ers and Pennine Way.

The Climbers Shop in Ambleside wrote on Facebook that he died on Friday evening "in the company of family and friends".

The Fell Runners Association said it was "hugely saddened" by his death, adding he "inspired so many".

His friend Terry Abraham described him as a legend, external who was "respected around the world".