SHE may not have won the Eurovision Song Contest but Prestwich's Jennifer Frost is still riding high.

Just days after returning from Israel where the competition was held, Jennifer was jetting off to Belgium to continue an extensive round of chat shows and TV appearances.

Although her all-girl band Precious were tipped as 4-1 favourite with their sing Say It Again, they ended up 14th.

But the former St Monica's High School pupil has no regrets about taking part.

"She had a terrific time and now she is preparing for the release of the group's debut album next month," said her father, David, landlord of The Grapes pub in Bury New Road.

He and his wife, Rita, were in Jerusalem to cheer on their daughter.

"Last year's winner, Dana International, told her that Precious were the best group in the competition and should have won. I feel exactly the same, but I'm a bit biased," said Mr Frost.

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