CLOSE House owner Graham Wylie has secured his place on the region’s rich list.

The Sage tycoon and charity founder is once again ranked at number 16 in The Sunday Times’ North-East Rich List, with a £160m fortune.

Mr Wylie is well-known as the founder of the Sage software company and the Technology Services Group.

He is also the owner of the Close House golf resort in Heddon, which is set to host the prestigious British Masters tournament later in the year.