THE National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is appealing for residents in Swindon to run in the London Marathon next year.

The NSPCC works to protect the most vulnerable children in society, as well as caring for every child who needs services like ChildLine and the NSPCC Helpline.

For more information and to apply for a place call 0844 892 1119 or email running@nspcc. org.uk or go to www.nspcc.org.uk/londonmarathon.