A SOAP actress is one of many daredevils taking part in Winchester's toughest obstacle course this weekend.

Star of Hollyoaks and The Bill, Kim Tiddy, is joining hundreds of others getting down and dirty at the Tough Mudder race at Matterly Bowl today and Sunday.

Kim will be running the course in aid of the Stroke Association after her grandfather died of a stroke.

The half marathon obstacle race is designed by the British Special Forces and tests all round stamina, strength and general grit.