Efforts to raise thousands to support family of Ponteland dad Craig Smith

Well-wishers have raised hundreds of pounds for the family of Ponteland dad Craig Smith.
The 39-year-old was last seen near Blaydon Rugby Club at around 11pm on Friday September 30.
Worried loved ones raised the alarm after he failed to make contact and the police started searching for him.
They found a body on Monday.
Now a family friend of 25 years has set up a Just Giving page to support the family through Craig’s death.
So far more than £1,700 of the £2,000 target has been raised.
After his death, distraught friends took to our Facebook page to pay tribute to the dad-of-three.... read more