Youngsters in Northampton need to work hard, believe in yourself and keep persevering' to make their dreams come true, according to reality TV star Joey Essex.

outdoor cinemaThe celebrity, who shot to fame in The Only Way is Essex, was speaking at Northampton College's Outdoor Cinema event on Saturday, which saw thousands of people flock to the Booth Lane campus to watch films including Grease and Guardians of the Galaxy on a giant open air screen.

He said: I've always had to work for hard for everything I've had. I've always tried to stay true to myself and I've had this belief that all the hard work will pay off in the end.