A FORMER star of popular television series Holby City enjoyed a day out at the beach in Colwyn Bay earlier this week.

Bob Barrett, known for his role as Dr Sacha Levy in the long-running medical show, stopped by at Shauns Ice Cream Van on the beach on July 22 to enjoy a 'ninety-nine'.

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Barrett had two stints on the show, with a 12-year spell ending in 2022.

The actor has also appeared in EastEnders, Casualty and The Bill.

The owner of Shauns Ice Cream Van told the Pioneer he was a "really nice guy", adding: "Great to see Bob Barrett enjoying his ice cream - what a lovely guy, thanks for visiting.