A former Emmerdale star and singer is celebrating success after completing "one of the toughest challenges" for a mental health charity.

Suzanne Shaw, a former member of pop band Hear’Say, completed a 140-mile run to raise awareness of mental health issues and to raise money for charity, Mind.

Bury-born Suzanne completed four back-to-back ultra marathons within four days along with National Running Show CEO Mike Seaman in support of the charity.

She has so-far raised more than £11,000 thanks to generous donations from well-wishers.

The challenge, dubbed “Run in four”, aimed to shine a light on the mental health struggles one in four adults face every year.

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Suzanne began the marathons in Bury on Thursday, May 25 and finished at London’s South Bank on Sunday, May 28.

Mind is a leading mental health charity dedicated to providing invaluable support to those affected by mental health challenges.

The funds raised will contribute to Mind's ongoing efforts in delivering essential services, such as helplines, community programs, and specialised counselling, to individuals across the nation.

Suzanne said: "This challenge broke me down in the best way possible, not knowing how far we would be running each day was a real mental battle but seeing the community come together and support me was really humbling.

“Completing these four ultra marathons has been one of the toughest challenges of my life but knowing that I was doing it to support such a vital cause made every step worthwhile.

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“Mental health is an issue close to my heart, and I am overwhelmed by the incredible support I have received from all those who have donated and cheered me on.

“Together, we have made a significant impact in raising awareness and much-needed funds for Mind."

As part of a soon-to-be-released documentary, Suzanne is on a mission to understand the complexities of the mind and why one in four people suffer with their mental health in some way every year.

Speaking to experts, mental health sufferers and wellbeing advocates, Suzanne will deep dive into the subject whilst candidly sharing her own personal mental health story in more detail than she ever has before.

Suzanne continues to collect donations on her fundraising page.