Repairs include a new fire door, garage roof and insulation inside the 50 year-old building's hall.

A scout hut in Whitley Bay, which was renovated by volunteers, is hit by severe flooding.

The badge is aimed at encouraging more children to pursue a space career.

Leaders of the island's organisation say about 100 young people are waiting to join.

Shawn Kendall "betrayed the trust" of the Scouts it says, as he is permanently banned from teaching.

Mr Fields, the first black Briton to reach the North Pole, said Scouts gave him somewhere to belong.

A man, who was found collapsed in a field, says he hopes it will inspire other young people to join.

The island's Scouting Association is to offer activities in more high school additional needs units.