Two firefighters from Teignmouth fire station battled 22-degree heat on Sunday (April 27) to complete the London Marathon and raise money for charity.

Firefighter Luke Margrie, whose marathon preparations included running 13 miles along Teignmouth promenade in full uniform, completed the 26.2 mile London Marathon in four hours and 12 minutes.

He has raised £1,274 for The Lauren Page Trust, which supports premature babies, their parents and the medical teams taking care of them.

To support Luke’s fundraising efforts, visit: https://2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/luke-margrie

Crew manager Joab Forte also completed the London Marathon and has raised over £1,000 for Rowcroft Hospice. The Torquay-based charity took care of Joab’s father in his final weeks before he passed away early last year.

A spokesperson from Teignmouth Fire Station said: ‘We’re especially proud of our two crew members who both completed the marathon in good times.’