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For his latest record sleeve, Vella has used his much-lauded design skills for a project run by the charity War Child, as part of its fundraising efforts to help children caught up in conflict zones.

A fundraising page for Star Tomkins' funeral costs states: "It is with very heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of Star Tomkins."

In a statement it said income from retail and fundraising had been impacted by the state of the economy and inflation and increased National Insurance contributions were increasing its costs.

Within the last nine months the charity has recruited a CEO, two public policy managers, a head of communications and a fundraising manager.

The overhaul - which is ongoing - was made possible after a fundraising campaign resulted in £17,000 in donations.