A RENOWNED cancer scientist will give an insight into his award-winning research when he addresses a charity event in York next month.

Professor Norman Maitland, director of the Yorkshire Cancer Research unit at the University of York, has been at the forefront of research in to prostate cancer and will speak on his career on Friday, October 7, at York Sports Club at Clifton Park.

Tickets for the event cost £12.50 and a bar and a vegetarian food option will be available.

To book tickets, phone l Gill Jackson on 01347 821226. All funds raised will go to Yorkshire Cancer Research.