Alan Campbell MP, for Tynemouth today visited the set of ‘Vera’ the ITV drama starring Brenda Blethyn now filming the 8^th series.

Alan said “It was a real eye opener visiting the set and also seeing filming in Whitley Bay.  Set in the North East and filmed on location around the North East, Vera is now exported to 105 countries around the world and not only does it benefit the local economy it really dies boost the region as a tourist destination around the world.”