Office Manager Sarah Taylor woke up one morning and decided to get fit - now she’s preparing for one of the most daunting challenges of her life, running her first marathon.

Sarah works for TechConsult UK Ltd, which is based at The Wilton Centre near Redcar, Teesside, and provides skilled men and women for companies operating within the offshore, fabrication and maintenance, process, shipbuilding, and civil engineering industries.

North-East financial adviser Carterbar will be the ball sponsor for this Saturday’s big FA Vase Trophy game between non-league football club Billingham Synthonia and Bournemouth FC.

Financial Planner Rachel Storey is taking up a time challenge to raise money for Teesside Hospice in memory of her fitness instructor’s mother, who died recently.