A Keighley teenager has made it to the finals of a national beauty pageant.

Courtney Gill, 16, who is studying for a travel and tourism qualification at Keighley Campus Leeds City College, is competing in Miss Teen Galaxy UK.

Courtney said: “I’ve been given the opportunity to represent my town, then possibly go on to the grand finals for the international competition in Florida.

“I’m quite shocked to have reached this stage – it’s not something I was expecting.

“However, I now need to raise £200 in sponsorship money to go to the UK finals.”

Courtney lives in Ingrow and is a former pupil of Oakbank School in Keighley.

If she wins, she will be able to use her title to travel around the country to help raise money for charity. Visit Courtneygill.wix.com/sponsor-my-dream to sponsor Courtney’s pageant entry.