A DARLINGTON-BORN TV wine expert will be the guest speaker at a business dinner next month.

Olly Smith, who has appeared on programmes including Saturday Kitchen and This Morning, will speak at the North East Chamber of Commerce Tees Valley Dinner.

The dinner will be held at the Jury's Inn in Middlesbrough on Frodau, September 29 and will be attended by more than 150 of the region's business figures.

James Ramsbotham, Chamber chief executive said: “We are delighted to have someone of Olly Smith’s calibre speaking at our Tees Valley Annual Dinner.

"He has a great track record in popular TV programmes. I’m sure he will also be sharing entertaining stories about his career as well as sharing interesting wine tips.

Tickets for the dinner cost £80.