A HOSPICE caring for terminally-ill children in the North-East has received a boost from local businesses.

St Oswald's Jigsaw Appeal has been boosted by the announcement that Northern Rock bank, Jules B clothes and Fawdington BMW will hold a fundraising party.

The Shine event will be held tomorrow, at St James' Park, home of Newcastle United.

Organisers hope to raise up to £75,000 for the charity and aim to make the evening an annual event.

Tickets, priced £35, are available from Jules B, Acorn Road, Jesmond, Newcastle