TELEPHONE lines have opened in a competition to find the Midlander of the Year.

Jan Harrigan, who has dedicated her life to helping swans from her Wychbold rescue centre, and racing driver and businessman Matt Neal, also from Wychbold, are in the running to be named the West Midland's best citizen in a Carlton News competition.

Lines will close on Tuesday, November 25.

The winner will go to the regional finals for the overall title of Midlander of the Year.