Corby schoolboy hits the heights

A Corby schoolboy has climbed to the top of Mont Blanc in France.

Witek Szyncel said: "I’m a 16-year-old sixth form student from Corby, and on September 1 I successfully climbed Mont Blanc, the highest summit in the Alps and Western Europe, standing at approximately 4,809 metres (15,778 feet).

"The climb was extremely hard and challenging, but reaching the summit made it all incredibly rewarding.

"The views were absolutely beautiful, and I’m very proud of myself for taking on and completing such a difficult challenge.

"I completed the climb together with my dad, which made the experience even more special."