Steve Russell, 54, from Guidepost, died after he crashed on Sheepwash Road in Ashington, Northumberland. His family said they were "still coming to terms with the fact Steve is no longer with us".

This month finally saw the long-awaited return of passenger rail service to South East Northumberland ... Ashington and Seaton Delaval. One more - Newsham in Blyth - is set to open early next year ...