The Prime Minister has laid down plans to leave a North-East legacy when he steps down next week.
Tony Blair will spearhead a new foundation that aims to find a new golden generation of sports heroes to follow in the footsteps of Steve Cram and Brendan Foster.
The foundation, to be based at the Prime Minister's constituency home in Trimdon, will also spearhead efforts to tackle the region's childhood obesity crisis.
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