A VETERAN DJ is take the helm of the breakfast show at a North-East radio station.

Former TFM, Magic and Smooth presenter Tom Davies is joining UKRD station Star Radio in Darlington.

The presenter, who was born and bred in the North East, has presented breakfast shows in the region for the last 15 years.

Mr Davies will start his new role as Star's breakfast show host on May 23.

He said: "I've never been more excited about starting a new show. I'm surrounded by people who are committed to making good radio, proper radio, and the kind of radio that made me want to work in this world to begin with."

Managing Director of Star Radio, Mark Reason, added: "We are very excited to welcome Tom to the team.

"To have attracted a broadcaster of Tom's calibre following the recruitment of many of the North East's best commercial talent is a testament to the fact Star Radio is really going places this year."