Can't wait to see the new Harry Potter? Then get on down to the Arndale Centre today (Friday) where not only will visitors get to catch a glimpse of J K Rowling's wizard hero but also the likes of Bob the Builder, Noddy and the Teletubbies.

Staff from W H Smith will be manning the tills all day dressed as the popular children's characters in a bid to raise money for the BBC's annual Children in Need appeal.

Sales assistant Mary Mattock said: "The staff will be acting daft all day."

November 16, 2001 12:30