Viral sensation Spudman returns to West Midlands with chance to grab free spud

What's OnWhat's On NewsIn The NewsFree spuds and exclusive on-the-day prizes are up for grabs13:59, 13 Jul 2026Spudman is making his return to the West Midlands this summer, and he comes with the chance to grab a free potato for yourself.‌Ben Newman, also known as Spudman, the viral sensation on TikTok, rose to fame after uploading interactions with customers queuing for loaded spuds at his van in Tamworth, Staffordshire.‌He is now set to visit Rugeley Market Square this July, handing out free jacket potatoes and exclusive prizes to celebrate London Northwestern Railway’s (LNR) new Class 730 trains on the line connecting Rugeley to London.‌READ MORE: Famous Birmingham road where new bus lane cameras catching thousands of driversIn June, five towns across the region battled it out in a comp