A former soldier has been killed in a car crash while working to support troops in Ukraine.
Jay Thorn, from Wark near Hexham, had been in the war torn country to train soldiers when tragedy struck. The 36-year-old, who had been due to marry his partner Louise Lathbury, died on May 21.
The Foreign Office has confirmed his death, which is not thought to be connected to the war. Today, as Louise waits for Jay's body to be returned home, she has paid tribute to her caring and selfless partner.
