Ian Botham on Tyneside for charity walk

Sir Ian Botham setting out on his charity walk Credit: ITV

Joining Sir Ian Botham for today's walk is eight year old Ben Charlton from Gateshead, who has been treated for leukaemia for three years.

Ben was chosen as a mascot for the fundraising walk because of his positive attitude.

You can see Ian Botham at Newcastle Quayside this morning, and join him for the final four miles of the walk at Gibside National Trust Park from midday onwards.