A man has challenged himself to a 50-hour gaming marathon to raise funds for a hospice that cared for a close friend.

Rick Holloway, from Worcester, has completed eight similar challenges, all in memory of Mike Grubb, and raised more than £4,300 over five years for St Richard's Hospice.

His latest challenge saw him play Championship Manager non-stop for 50 hours in November with a second identical 50-hour marathon set to start at 10:00 GMT on 3 April, finishing at 12:00 on 5 April.

He said: "It means such a lot to raise funds for the hospice, as it helps me bring back memories of my good friend."

Holloway added: "It feels like a duty to help such a worthwhile charity by doing something I love to do.