CYCLE CHALLENGE The Prince’s Trust is calling on people from the North East to take part in the 245 mile Mersey to Tyne Cycle Challenge. Cyclists are asked to pay a registration fee of £100 and aim to raise a minimum of £750 for the Trust. Sign up by visiting princestrust.org.uk/support_us/adventure_challenges/Mersey_to_tyne.aspx before Thursday January 31.