JUNIOR knights in shining armour are sought by a theme park.

The Camelot Theme Park in Leyland has challenged Blackburn to find a young hero or heroine to take its title of Knight in Shining Armour.

Anyone who has worked extra hard at school, helped others in their spare time or endured something extremely well for their age can be nominated by an adult.

Blackburn's winner will join those selected from other parts of the North West to be granted an honorary knighthood from King Arthur, receive a certificate and free 12 month pass to the park.

Anyone over 18 wishing to nominate a child should contact the park's hotline on 01772 421442 or write in no more than 50 words why this child deserves a knighthood, including their name, age, address and phone number to: Knights in Shining Armour, PO Box 7, Leyland, PR5 3GW.

Nominations will also be accepted by e-mail to: knights@mtipr.co.uk