A MAN whose brother was killed while fundraising for the Great North Air Ambulance Service has hosted the seventh motor show in aid of the charity.

Colin Toner, of Middlesbrough, has been raising money since the death of his brother, John, who was killed eight years ago whilst on the last leg of a 500-mile fundraising motorcycle trip.

The 39-year-old was knocked down on his motorbike just minutes from the finish line.

The Teesside GNAA helicopter has since been dedicated to Mr Toner who left a wife, a 12-year-old daughter and an 18-month-old son.

Colin Toner has held the motor show at Middlesbrough's Dormans Club for the past six years, raising thousands of pounds for the air ambulance service.

The charity vintage motor show featured vintage and classic cars and motorbikes as well as sports and kit cars. Family entertainment also included big slides and face-painting as well as six bands performing live music

Mr Toner added: "The Great North Air Ambulance Service charity that helps hundreds of people every year."