A double funeral is taking place for a father and son who tragically died of Covid within days of each other.
Elaine Rennie's dad Alistair and brother Mark - both from Whitley Bay - died on April 13 and April 21, respectively. Elaine has now announced the arrangements for their joint funeral which will take place at Tynemouth Crematorium at 2.15pm on May 17.
The service will be conducted by Reverend Martin Rigg. A wake will then follow at the Fox Hunters Pub in Whitley Bay at 3.30pm.