COMIC duo the Chuckle Brothers will be on hand to open a charity shop after its refurbishment.

The pair, Paul and Barry, have called at St Teresa's Hospice on previous visits to Darlington, and are offering their support at tomorrow's relaunch of the charity's store, in Skinnergate.

They said of the hospice: "It's a very special place run by special people and we hope the new venture is a great success."

The Chuckle Brothers, who will be at the store at 1pm, are starring as Wishee and Washee in Darlington Civic Theatre's Aladdin pantomime, which opened yesterday and runs until Sunday, January 20.

Ticket details are available from the box office on (01325) 486555