WORCESTER News readers are being called upon to help give our beauty queen a big push for the Miss England competition.

Miss Worcester 2007 Jodi Edwards is hoping city folk will give her the backing she deserves when she represents them on the national stage.

Miss Edwards, aged 18, who was crowned Miss Worcester in May in a glittering competition at the racecourse, needs readers to call a hotline to show the Miss England judges the city supports her.

Although she is already taking part in Miss England, if she gets enough votes she will go through to the final round.

The talented Fernhill Heath student could get fast tracked into the final 30 - bypassing 60 other girls along the way.

The three best-supported girls from around the UK will go straight to the final heat, where judges will crown one of them Miss England.

Miss Edwards, who is currently completing her A-levels at Droitwich Spa High School, said: "This is the best chance I have to be fast tracked to the final 30, so it would be really nice to get support.

"I'm really looking forward to Miss England. I've seen what's on offer for the winner and it's amazing."

The Miss England event will take place over three days from Thursday, June 28, at the Athena arena in Leicester.

Mum Janet Edwards, aged 45, who lives with Jodi in Creswell Close, Fernhill Heath, said being crowned Miss Worcester had been a wonderful experience for Jodi.

She said: "It's an absolutely brilliant time. Jodi is really enjoying it and it would be great if people would support her. We'll be going to Leicester and to see her in the final 30 would be brilliant."

l To vote for Jodi in Miss England, send a text message to 84205 saying "Miss Worcester" by 8pm on Saturday, June 30. Each text message costs 60p.

What Miss England wins

*A Renault Clio for a year *A £10,000 designer wardrobe for Miss World *A holiday in Sri Lanka for two *A Miss England crown, sash and autograph card *A photo session worth £1,000 *Perfumes, a set of luggage, and a faux fur coat *Jewellery worth £2,000 and silk nightwear worth £1,000 *One year's free hairdressing and free gym sessions