THE Star Appeal ball raised £7,135 it has been announced.

The ball took place at the National Railway Museum on Saturday, June 16, and featured a drinks reception, three-course meal, raffle and auction, with live music from The Mojos and magic from local Britain’s Got Talent shortlist finalist Alfie Whattam.

Lucy Watson, fundraising manager for the York Teaching Hospital Charity, said: “The evening was a huge success.”