A FAMOUS cartoon character appeared at a Darlington shopping centre yesterday.

Film star Scooby Doo paid a visit to the Cornmill Centre to help celebrate its tenth birthday.

Crowds of children turned up to catch a glimpse of Scooby as he toured the centre.

The appearance took place on the second day in a three-day birthday celebration at the shopping centre.

Today, there will be entertainment for all ages, with Professor Brian Llewellyn's Punch and Judy show, face painting, clowns and stilt walkers.