A trainee reporter from the Midweek Herald has plummeted 13,000ft with the Red Devils to raise £600 for charity.

Matthew Low completed a tandem skydive to raise money for the Jubilee Sailing Trust, which helps integrate people of all physical abilities through the challenge and adventure of sailing.

The avid Archant South West reporter said his greatest worry was who would cover the evening's council meeting if he didn't make it.

He said: "The idea of a sponsored, 13,000ft tandem skydive for charity seemed like a good one when I signed up. I'd always wanted to skydive and this was too good an opportunity to miss.

"The Red Devils team was so professional that my mind was at ease within moments. The dive was truly one of the greatest moments of my life, reaching 180mph as we dropped 5,000ft in 45 seconds.

Matthew (left) after his jump