YOUNGSTERS have been invited to the MetroCentre next week to learn about food safety.

The Foodlink Food Safety Roadshow will be at the Gateshead shopping centre on Thursday, and pupils from six schools will be visiting it.

They will be able to see a UV hand box which shows up invisible bacteria on dirty hands.

Hygiene experts will give advice about hand washing and other health issues.

The event is part of National Food Safety Week.