MALVERN hairdresser David Burley has been running the rule over the amended route for this year’s London Marathon as he prepares to take part in the famous race for the 10th time.

Mr Burley’s first took part in 1988 and every time he has run he has done so in support of the Cobalt Cancer Unit at Cheltenham Hospital.

This year he will also be supporting Cedars Home for disabled children in Beirut and Holy Trinity Church's Roof Appeal Phase Two, and is aiming to raise a total of £6,000.

Anyone who would like to sponsor him can do so by calling in at Burley’s Hairdresser, in Worcester Road, or calling 01684 567004.