Off Topic September - RIP

North East local news anchor Mike Neville - the inspiration for Viz's Roger Melly the Man on the Telly.
 
Mike Neville MBE

Mike was a journalist and broadcaster for both the BBC and ITV, but so very much more. He was the consummate professional and a true believer in his roots.

He hailed from North Shields but saw no limits in his support of the North East. He quite rightly earned the love and respect of those lucky enough to witness his exuberance and doggedness in supporting everything North East, from the Great North Run to all manner of unheard of, but important to someone, worthy causes.

80 yrs of age and an illness that introduced him to death 11 yrs ago, but he fought on and has only just succumbed to the inevitable.

If you ever saw him captivate your TV or, if you were lucky enough to enjoy his company, you would appreciate we have lost a professional broadcaster, a charismatic man and a true Geordie admired by so many. RIP.
 
Louella Michie daughter of actor John Michie died at Bestival aged 25. A 28 year old man was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Horrific for any parent.

RIP
 
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