Ben Newman, aka Spudman, rose to fame after launching a TikTok account during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Staffordshire Spudman Ben Newman has been granted the freedom of Tamworth by the local borough council.
Mr Newman started selling hot jacket potatoes from his trailer in 2003, and following the Covid-19 pandemic he embraced TikTok to build up his brand profile. His success and popularity has helped to increase footfall in the town, the council said, meaning numerous other businesses benefit as well. Tamworth Borough Council said the decision to grant him the honour was unanimously backed at a full council meeting in July.
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