Eight staff from a hospital trust have successfully completed the Three Peaks Challenge for charity.

The team from West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, nicknamed 'Peaky Blunders' covered 23 miles and more than 3,000 metres during what was the hottest weekend of the year so far.

They climbed Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike in the Lake District, and Mount Snowdon, all within two days.

These are the tallest mountains in Scotland, England, and Wales respectively.

The team's efforts have so far generated more than £12,500 – smashing their original target of £10,000.

The money raised will go to the hospital trust's charity, Raise, and it will help fund a new interventional radiology suite at Watford General.

Plans for a purpose-built interventional radiology suite include a specialist paediatric facility.

The trust provides some interventional radiology at present but currently shares its space and equipment with other services, and the new suite will mean that patients can be treated locally and recover in comfort.

Christine Allen, the trust’s chief executive, said: "I am so proud of the team for their amazing efforts and their fantastic fundraising. The strong team spirit at this organisation has always impressed me and this is another great example of the ethos that makes this such a great place to work."

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