WORCESTER'S High Street has been shortlisted in this year’s Great British High Street Awards 2018, putting it in the running to win a £15,000 prize - and you can play a part in making it win.

The High Street has been shortlisted in the champion category of the awards, which aims to find the UK’s best high street.

After a rigorous selection process, Worcester was chosen as one of 26 streets to be shortlisted for the award.

The shortlisted high streets will now battle it out in a public vote, which accounts for 30 per cent of the final scoring, and will then have the chance to impress an expert judging panel.

Those interested in voting can visit thegreatbritishhighstreet.co.uk for more information.

The winning entries will be announced on Thursday, November 15, at an awards ceremony in London.

High Streets Minister Jake Berry MP said: “Congratulations to Worcester on being shortlisted as one of the UK’s best high streets in this year’s Great British High Street Awards.

“The awards celebrate the work that is being done to revive, adapt and diversify the nation’s high streets and the quality of entries this year has been outstanding.

“Over the next six weeks Worcester has the chance to impress an expert judging panel as they also battle it out in a public vote for the title of Britain’s best high street.”

“This is a great opportunity to show your support for the hard work going on in Worcester.”

Sundeep Kaur of award sponsor Visa said: “Worcester High Street has made huge strides in transforming itself to offer a range of different experiences for locals and visitors alike. In particular, its entry highlighted the busy events programme, which includes the new community art trail, and helps drive footfall to the area and showcases its rich history and culture.”