ONE of the biggest names in UK comedy has sold out a show in the region months in advance. Cockney comic Micky Flanagan will play Middlesbrough Town Hall on Thursday, May 2 but the show has already sold out at £22.50 a ticket. The number to call in case of cancellations or to find out about other comedy shows is 01642-729729. It is the third time Micky Flanagan has played the town hall and his show has sold out months in advance every time.

MP POSTIE: Middlesbrough MP Andy McDonald has been delivering the post in attempt to find out more about the life of postmen and women. He was one of a number of MPs across the country invited to find out how the Royal Mail delivers the post, partly so MPs can understand how the vital industry is being modernised.