Local legend Bobby Pattinson has been made an Honorary Freeman of Gateshead in recognition of his services to entertainment, business, and charity.
Councillors, fellow Freemen, and family gathered to witness the ceremony at Gateshead Civic Centre and to pay tribute to the comedy icon, now aged 88.
Throughout his career, Bobby has used his talents not just to entertain but to help a number of charitable causes including children's charity Variety, for which he raised £100,000 in 2014. The effort earned him the award "Silver Heart", the organisation's highest honour.
