North East TV stars Si King and George Clarke were spotted back in the region over the weekend as they teased exciting news for fans.

Si King, half of the TV chef duo The Hairy Bikers, announced he was opening a gourmet restaurant in Sunderland's Sheepfolds development. 

'Propa' will offer a twist on the traditional pre-match pie and pint and the menu will also provide a culinary nod to King's TV partner Dave Myers who died earlier this year.

North East's TV housing guru George Clarke was also at Sheepfolds over the weekend for Sunderland's Business festival, as he announced he would be moving his property design charity to his home town.

Ministry of Building, Innovation and Education (Mobie), founded by Clarke, aims to train and inspire young people into the architecture industry in the UK.

Mobie is moving into Sheepfolds in Sunderland having previously helped to design courses at Teesside University.

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In a post on Facebook, King teased that the two would be working closer together in the coming years at Sheepfolds.

He called the site "A wonderful regenerated space which is bringing so much to the area in so many ways," before saying "Great to see George Clarke too. Exciting times ahead... just watch this space!"

The pair being spotted together back in their home region prompted fans to respond with glee on social media.

Christine Robinson said "My two favourite Geordies - both handsome guys!!!" 

While Lynne Thomson said "Delighted to see you back out again, doing what you do best. Dave would be so pleased," a sentiment echoed by Kay Adams who said "Nice to see you smiling, even though you must still feel the loss of Dave.

"Two of my favourite people I like watching on TV. Hope your new adventure is a great success."