TV and radio star Zoe Ball helped launch a ground-breaking cancer screening service for pets.

The lifesaving project at New Priory Vets in Brighton could save hundreds of animals by picking up on developing tumours early.

The practice is one of the first in the world to have access to the technology which may also be used in human cancer treatment.

Emergency vet Marc Abraham said: "It's really cutting-edge stuff so I'm really pleased we've got it.

"I invited Zoe along because I know she's an animal-lover."

Zoe, the wife of Norman Cook, aka DJ Fatboy Slim, joined Mayor of Brighton Bob Carden and his wife Merle at the launch yesterday.

For more information about New Priory, go to www.pets-brighton.com