Actor 'proud but angry' to open foodbank facility

It was no laughing matter for television funnyman Ricky Tomlinson when he opened a foodbank extension needed to cope with spiralling demand for the service.

Mr Tomlinson, well known as Jim Royle from sitcom The Royal Family and roles in Brookside, Cracker and Mike Bassett: England Manager, unveiled the new storage facility created by East Durham Trust, in Peterlee.

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