Celebrity golf day in memory of Gary Speed

Friends and family of the late Newcastle United player Gary Speed will take part in a charity golf tournament later in aid of the Foundation set up in his name.

For the past two years, the event has been held in Wales but this year, organisers have decided to host it in the North East. Money raised will also go the Toby Henderson Trust, a local charity for autistic children.

Over 140 golfers will be there including celebrities Alan Shearer and Kieron Dyer. The game gets underway at 1pm.

Gary Speed was found dead at his home in Cheshire in November 2011. At his inquest the coroner ruled that it was not clear the former footballer had intended to take his own life, saying his death could have been an accident and recording a narrative verdict.