Laurel of Laurel & Hardy was 'a Geordie at heart'

A letter from one half of legendary comedy duo Laurel and Hardy that was sent to a family friend goes under the hammer today in Newcastle.

The letter is being sold at Anderson and Garland's Fine Art & Antiques sale by Mrs Miller's daughter, also called Margaret, who is now 88 and lives in Hexham.

Fred Wyrley-Birch, an auctioneer at Anderson & Garland, says Laurel always had strong North East connections.