DIABETES UK are urging people taking part in this year's Great North Run to run for their charity.

The leading diabetes charity in the UK, which supports all people with diabetes -- including their family, friends and carers -- wants runners taking part in the world's biggest half marathon to raise money for their charity.

Runners who want to run for Diabetes UK should contact Duncan Robertson on 01325 488 606 or email north&yorks@diabetes.org.uk for more information.