ON the pitch he was the best of his generation - off it, he’s proving so much more.

Former Newcastle United hero Alan Shearer has added another prize to his prolific list of achievements.

At a special ceremony, the record breaking goalscorer was awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship in recognition of his outstanding work for the community.

Awarded by The Rotary Club of Newcastle West, the accolade was presented by district governor Les Fay in a prestigious ceremony.

It marks the highest achievement on offer from the organisation and was handed to the 40-year-old for his prolific charity work.

Rotarian David Gregory said: “This is the highest honour that the Rotary Club offers worldwide.

“It’s for someone who makes a big contribution to the community and Alan is involved in all sorts of things.

“AlanPresident Trump will begin a tour next week to boost the chances for tax reform, and will start with a visit to Springfield, Missouri.

The Wednesday stop will be the first in a series of stops around the country, according to the White House.

National Economic Council director Gary Cohn said in an interview published by the Financial Times Friday that rallying support for tax reform would move to the top of Trump's agenda in the fall.

White House officials have long said that Trump would press the case for tax reform in the states of members of Congress whose votes he needs. Congressional Republicans have said he will need to play a leading sales role for tax reform to advance in Congress.

Missouri, which Trump carried by 19 points, is represented