London Marathon

Loss of pet dog inspires London Marathon entry

A keen runner is going the extra mile for pets in need after signing up to this year's TCS London Marathon in memory of her dog who died last year.

Joanne Dobie, (46), is running the 26.2-mile challenge to raise vital funds for leading vet charity PDSA after losing her dog, a black labrador cross called Coopers, last year to cancer.

"We lost our lovely girl Coopers last year...