coletta smith, bbc news, in leyland. a new study suggests that doing the plank for two minutes or wall squats could be a good way of reducing blood pressure. researchers in the uk who analysed clinical trials say current guidance, which focuses mainly on aerobic exercises such as running and cycling, should be updated. it s a happy 85th birthday to the beano, the world s longest running comic, which has drafted in several famous faces to feature in a special commemorative issue. you may be able to make some of them out on the front cover. they include the singers harry styles and adele, the rapper stormzy, and f1 star lewis hamilton, and even king charles and queen camilla make an appearance. they were all chosen by 3,000 children who were asked which celebrities they d most like to see in cartoon form. 2,023 of the special issues will be given out to classrooms across the country to mark the occasion.