DOMINIQUE Olivia Harrison-Bentzen from Leyland has been selected to represent Preston in a National modelling competition.

Dominique, seven, will be Mini Miss Preston after being selected from hundreds of entries from the area.

She will attend the final of the Mini Model of the Year competition at the American Adventure Theme Park on March 27.

Sherrie, Dominique's mum, said: "I'm proud of her and all she wants to be is a Rice Crispy kid!

"She goes to St Catherine's Primary School and is full of confidence, outgoing and has lots of hobbies."

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