HARROGATE District Hospital's emergency department is to hold a spooktacular ball to raise funds to improve the patient experience.

Tickets are now available for the black-tie All Hallow's Eve Ball at the Majestic Hotel, Harrogate, on Friday, October 19.

The emergency department provides 24-hour, 365-day care for patients with an urgent illness or injury. Money raised will help improve the equipment used for paediatric resuscitation and adult high-dependency monitoring.

Tickets cost £45 and include a three-course meal, live music, a

DJ and a drinks reception. For full details and tickets go to www.hdftedball.wixsite.com/2018