Krispy Kreme gives special thanks to Harrogate police and Nightingale staff with doughnut delivery

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The company has been asking people to nominate 'unsung heroes' and key workers in their local area to receive a special delivery.

It is hoping to serve 'half a million smiles' throughout the campaign to celebrate the hard work of those on the frontline during the pandemic.

Sgt Paul Cording tweeted about the kind gesture, writing: "Last week I got a call from the amazing folk at @krispykremeUK & today as part of their #ServingSmiles campaign, they visited us at #Harrogate Police Station. An incredibly kind gesture & on behalf of us all at @NYorksPolice. Thank you so much #TrafficCopsLoveDoughnuts."

Boxes of the sweet treats were also donated to staff working hard to get the NHS Nightingale hospital ready, which is set to open tomorrow.

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