In a statement released to the Melton Times today, her family said she'd passed away following an accident in Jordan in the Middle East. 

Leicestershire fundraiser and record-breaker Claire Lomas dies at 44

Thousands of London Marathon runners from the Midlands face disruption as rail workers strike for better pay this weekend.

Rail strikes cause havoc for London Marathon runners

Adam Woodyatt who plays Ian Beale is running to raise money for the Air Ambulance Service which operates across the Midlands. 

Wildlife activist Roger Gower from Birmingham was flying a helicopter over a game reserve in 2016, when he was shot by a poacher. 

Seven officer and staff will have competed in 36 marathons between them when they cross the finish line of the London Marathon.


Claire Lomas raised £500,000 for spinal injury research when she took part in the London Marathon four years ago. 

East Midlands athlete and world record holder Paula Radcliffe is ending her competitive career at the London Marathon today.

A 38-year-old hospital worker is gearing up to tackle the London Marathon
having lost half her body weight.

Sir Richard Branson pledges a trophy for Leicestershire marathon woman Claire Lomas.

Sporting and TV celebrities are rallying round a paralysed woman's brave attempt to take on the London Marathon. 