In reply to UKC News:
As far as I know it has had 7 confirmed ascents and maybe a couple of others as well:
Dave Turner
James Pearson
Tony Musslebrook
Jon Partridge
Matt Cousins
Tom Gore
Barnaby Ventham
I have a feeling as well that Liam Halsey has also climbed it. I know that Liam has also been eyeing up soloing Second Generation which would also be very impressive!
Johnny Dawes was known to have attempted it and apparently climbed the top section (the crux) clean but never done it from the ground. I remember hearing that he looked at the line to the right as well claiming that it would be at least English 7b/c... I don't think its a goer though!
Matts ascent has definitely shown that the sandstone still has a lot to give and if the dry weather continues then I think this summer will be one to remember. There are still plenty of unrepeated lines on the sandstone as well as many that have not yet had the solo ticked!