A CARTOON character was on hand as a fashion and homeware store opened its doors in Letchworth GC for the first time last week.

Zac from BBC children’s show Zingzillas handed out balloons on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of Store Twenty One, based in Leys Avenue.

The retailer, which had opened more than 30 stores nationwide in the last 12 months, stocks ladies, men’s and children’s fashion, as well as homeware items and toys.