A South Shields councillor affectionately known as 'Mr Whiteleas' has sadly died after three decades of serving his community.
Bill Brady, who passed away at the weekend at the age of 87, was one of South Tyneside Council's longest-serving councillors. The former miner was first elected to the council in 1992 and went on to serve the Whiteleas ward for 30 years.
He also served as Mayor from 1996 to 1997 and was a cabinet member for both Social Inclusion and Leisure and Tourism. Following his death, Coun Brady has been remembered as a "jovial man with a ready smile" by South Tyneside Council leader Tracey Dixon.
