A 16-YEAR-old from Pembridge is one of 11 contestants competing in the fourth Miss England semi-final heat for 2017.

Sophie Alexandra, who is currently studying for her GCSEs at Lady Hawkins in Kington, needs your votes to help her go through to the next stage in the competition.

The public vote has now opened and finishes on March 31.

As well as promoting themselves, contestants are also invited to raise awareness and funds for the Miss World Charity Beauty with a Purpose.

The top three contestants in the public vote by the closing date along with two judge’s choices will then be shortlisted for a final interview by telephone.

At least one winner will then be selected for the Miss England semi final at Kelham Hall in Nottinghamshire in June.

The winner of Miss England 2017 will spend her year raising awareness for various charities and will receive prizes worth £30,000, including a luxury holiday and a place in Miss World.

You can vote for Sophie by texting MISS SEMI10 to 63333. Text votes costs 50p.