A FLYING doctor will take on the London Triathlon in a bid to raise cash for charity.

Great North Air Ambulance Service medic Jonathan Howes, from Newcastle, will tackle the 1,500-metre swim, 40k bike ride and 10k run to raise funds for the charity on August 6.

To sponsor the 34-year-old, please visit please visit justgiving.com/fundraising/doogiehowes