Mural created to mark 100 years since Eric Morecambe’s birth

Eric Morecambe, left, and Ernie Wise had a hit comedy partnership (PA) - (PA Media)

A new mural has been created near the late Eric Morecambe’s birthplace to mark 100 years since he was born.

The comedian was born in Morecambe, Lancashire, on May 14, 1926, and a series of events are being held in the town to celebrate what would have been his 100th birthday.