BLACKBURN band The Burn will be kicking off a charity night being held in memory of a young mother to raise funds for breast cancer research.

The event will be held at the Oaktree pub, Livesey Branch Road, on Saturday, November 24 in memory of Michelle Hilton, of Blackburn, who died from breast cancer in September, aged 37 and is being organised by her friend Tracy Reed.

There will be an auction and raffle with prizes including a weekend in the Lakes and restaurant and beauty salon vouchers.

Tickets are £10 from Tracy Reed, 01254 200890.

Proceeds will go to Breakthrough Breast Cancer.