For many people standing on the start line of the London Marathon is a once in a lifetime opportunity, however, for one Shropshire man it is a challenge that he has become "addicted to achieving again and again and again".

The ballot has opened a day earlier this year than in 2024 when applications were taken from the Saturday morning before the marathon on Sunday 21 April and this year’s ballot w

A Gwent man is running the London Marathon for a heartfelt cause. Alan Leach began running 15 years ago after being diagnosed with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. He said: "My runs got longer and longer,