A FUNDRAISING dinner hosted by BBC Breakfast presenter Steph McGovern is being held in aid of a local charity.

The Look A Head Cancer Campaign is organising the event which improves awareness of head and neck cancer across Teesside, Durham and North Yorkshire.

The event is being held at the Thistle Hotel, Fry Street, Middlesbrough on Thursday, November 27, from 7pm.

Tables of 10 cost £250 includomgh a three-course meal with coffee and entertainment from a Blues Band, magic show and disco. A raffle and auction will also take place,

Richard Wight, Look A Head chairman and head and neck consultant at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, said: “Early treatment can save lives and we are committed to educating the public and health professionals about head and neck cancer and to encourage people with suspicious symptoms to get checked out as soon as possible.”

Tickets are available from Look A Head secretary Pam Cooper on 01642-531109 or email cooperpageo21@aol.com.