IF you are looking for a place in this year's London Marathon and a good cause to run for, Bexley and Greenwich Cottage Hospice has five places still available.

The hospice provides specialist nursing care, and medical and support services for terminally ill people in Bexley and Greenwich.

The deadline for applications is the end of this week, so if you would like to apply for one of the places call Jim Bennett or Howard King at the hospice on 020 8312 2244.