Free meal offer attracts 10,000

More than 10,000 people turned up for a free meal which was on offer in the centre of Middlesbrough.

Over the past six months 200 community groups have been growing fruit and vegetables as part of a multi-million pound healthy eating project.

The resulting harvest was being cooked up in a giant free food giveaway in the town's Centre Square.

Middlesbrough Council, which hosted the event - dubbed Town Meal - said it was delighted with the attendance.

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In good old Middlesbrough as well.