A museum is revealing never-seen-before belongings and artwork from The Snowman author and illustrator Raymond Briggs in the first such exhibition since his death.

An animated version of The Snowman made for Channel 4 in 1982 has become a festive staple and has been shown every Christmas since.

Coronation Street actors have shared tributes on social media to “lovely man” Johnny Briggs, who has died aged 85.

Coronation Street actor Johnny Briggs has died aged 85. The star was famous for his role as Mike Baldwin in the ITV soap. A statement from his family said he died after a long illness.