"Inspirational" Gateshead leader dies aged 67

The man who commissioned the Angel of the North and led the development of the BALTIC art gallery in Gateshead has died.

Sir Les Elton served as chief executive of Gateshead Council for 20 years and helped to transform the town, including helping with the development of the Metrocentre and later the Sage Gateshead.

He was awarded a knighthood for services to local government in 2004.