County Councillor Calum Higgins will be running this year's London marathon in aid of Welsh Cancer Charity Tenovus.

Calum, who represents Tycroes, is hoping to raise over £2,000 for the charity.

Calum ran last year's Cardiff Half Marathon in a time of one hour, 43 minutes and 25 seconds, raising more than £400 for Ty Hafan children's hospice.

On facing his latest challenge, Calum said: "I enjoyed running the half marathon so much that I applied for a place in the London marathon.

"Places are very hard to get and Tenovus have offered me a place to run and fundraise for them.

"I have a target of £2,000 to raise and I'm pleased that I have this opportunity to raise some money for a Welsh charity."

Donations can be made in support of Calum's marathon fundraising online via justgiving.com/fundraising/Calumlondonmarathon or by hand delivery at 116 Penygarn Road, Tycroes, Ammanford.