A SUCCESSFUL York radio star who has become a real life Bridget Jones is to have her diaries published in book form.

Laura Sayers, 28, is assistant producer on BBC Radio1's Scott Mills Show.

Her childhood diaries came to light last year when Laura's sister, Mary, 18, found them in a shoebox in her old bedroom in York and began reading them on air.

Mary has been reading them out ever since and the fifth and final season has just started.

The diaries began when Laura was 13 and have included tales of unrequited love, a punishing home regime and tragic fashion decisions.

The diaries revealed Laura was unlucky in love and a nationwide search entitled One Night With Laura was launched to find her a boyfriend.

Laura said she was completely gobsmacked by the success of the diaries.

"It still makes me cringe. It's just so honest but I think that's the appeal. A lot of people can relate to that first love, first kiss, and first obsession," she said.

"It's weird as it was never written to be read by anyone else but me. I still see a lot of the people who feature in it so it must be odd for them too - finding out what I said about them all those years back.

The diaries' success inspired Laura to release them in book form. Laura said: "I think my favourite bits are from season one. All the little pictures and doodles I used to draw are hilarious, working out how much I loved someone, doing those sums and calculating the percentage."

Laura grew up in Acomb, just off Hamilton Drive, where her parents still live.

She attended The Mount School from 1990 to 1997 and worked at various hotels in the city.

After finishing school, she attended Glasgow University where she began working in radio at student station, Subcity. In 2002, Laura joined Radio 1 and moved to London.

She said: "I absolutely love York. I think you appreciate it more though when you move away. I miss my friends and family but I miss silly things about it too, like smelling sugar beet and chocolate in the mornings. I try and get back as often as I can."

Mary still lives in York, and works in a caf. She is saving up to go travelling.

She said: "I think it's every little sister's dream to find her teenage sibling's diary, so you can imagine how I felt when I found Laura's in our bedroom in York.

"Not only is it hilariously funny to read, it was also the greatest weapon I could use to embarrass my sister on national radio."

Laura's Diary will be available to buy from November 30.