A DODWORTH man has beaten the world record for the longest ever marathon on the computer game Minecraft.

Chris Logan, 25, played the game for 40 straight hours over the weekend beating the official record on 35 hours and 35 minutes.

But unfortunately it cannot be recognised as an official world record because he was unable to find enough professional witnesses.

He has raised more than £500 so far for the charity When You Wish Upon a Star through both the website justgiving.com/stormg2g and cash donations.

Read more in this weeks Barnsley Chronicle