MISS Blackburn has asked Lancashire Telegraph readers to help her clinch the Miss England crown.

Harriet Noakley progressed through the semi-final stage of the contest last month.

The 23-year-old, who will graduate from a student radiography course at Royal Blackburn Hospital next week, is now in the final 61.

She needs people’s votes to increase her chance of winning the final on July 18 and 19.

She said: “I’m third at the moment in the public vote.

"The winner gets immediately put through to the final 15 girls.”

Charlotte Pilling, 20, from Bacup, won the Miss Burnley title but has failed to reach the Miss England final.

To vote for Harriet text 43Blackburn to 84205. Text votes cost 60p plus standard network rates.

Alternatively call 0901 656 1599 and enter 43 when prompted.

Phone votes cost 61p plus network extras. Voting closes on Tuesday, July 19 at 8pm.