Bobby Charlton

A hearse carrying the coffin of England World Cup winner and Manchester United legend Bobby Charlton is driven past Old Trafford stadium ahead of his funeral in Manchester. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

In pictures: Football greats pay their respects to Sir Bobby Charlton

The Ashington players take part in the minute's applause for Sir Bobby Charlton before kick-off. Picture: Ian Brodie

Two wins on the bounce for the Colliers

Ashington players take part in a minute's applause for Sir Bobby in their changed red strip. Picture: Ian Brodie

Club pays its respects to Sir Bobby

Will McGowan couldn't take his chances in the 0-0 draw against Darlington. Picture: Paul Scott

Stalemate on the road for Spartans

Ashington AFC boss Ian Skinner is a relation of Sir Bobby Charlton. (Photo by Ian Brodie)

Ashington AFC manager's family link to Sir Bobby Charlton

Fans have left tributes at the United Trinity statue at Old Trafford following the death of Sir Bobby Charlton. (Photo by John Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Tributes after death of Sir Bobby Charlton

Peter Beardsley with Ant and Dec at St James' Park in 1995.

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Jack Charlton and former player Paul McGrath at an international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and England in 2015. The statue will depict Jack in his famous flat cap.

Statue of Northumberland football hero Jack Charlton to be unveiled

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A landmark sycamore tree at Rothbury. Picture by Katie Scott.

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Ashington-born Newcastle United legend Jackie Milburn.

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Rothbury Football Club's picturesque ground.

Rothbury Football Club lodges plans for ground revamp

Sir Bobby Charlton and wife Lady Norma pictured in February this year as they attended the funeral of former Manchester United and Northern Ireland player Harry Gregg. Photo by Getty Images.

England legend Sir Bobby Charlton diagnosed with dementia

The footballer is being honoured for his campaign work against child poverty (Photo: Shutterstock)

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The North East has a whole host of famous faces that hail from the region, from Sir Bobby Charlton to Sting.

Quiz: Can you guess where in the North East these famous faces are from?

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Gleeson Homes land manager Sam Fisher; councillors Bob Walknshaw, Lynne Grimshaw and Marjorie Chambers; Gleeson Homes regional director Adrian Field; Gleeson Homes sales director Louise McCue; and Gleeson Homes sales manager Sarah Lock.

On the ball with new Ashington housing development

Edna Beveridge receives her Torch Trophy Trust Award from the Duke of Gloucester. Image: Geo Pictorial

Volunteer wins national award for exceptional service to sport