Families of MH17 victims gather for memorial at St James' Park

Family and friends of two football superfans who died on board MH17 will gather at the stadium where they spent some of their happiest times.

Families of MH17 victims gather for memorial at St James' Park

Family and friends of two football superfans who died on board MH17 will gather at the stadium where they spent some of their happiest times.

Friends John Alder, 63, and Liam Sweeney, 28, were travelling to New Zealand to watch their beloved Newcastle United play in a pre-season tour when they were killed one year ago.

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