Former Journal reporter Dave Black dies suddenly aged 61

Former Journal and Chronicle reporter Dave Black has died suddenly aged 61.

The father-of-two died at home in the early hours on Sunday morning.

Dave was a well-respected journalist who worked for the Northumberland Gazette before moving to work for the Journal in 1986.

His family have been left devastated by his sudden unexpected death.

He leaves behind his wife of 34 years, Linda, daughter Cassie, 29, son, Robbie, 32 and step-daughter Donna Anderson.

He lived in Alnwick for over 30 years and covered south east Northumberland for both the Chronicle and the Journal before he left four years ago.