CALLING all community champions - it's your chance to blow your own trumpet.

The mayor of Brent is calling for nominations for local heroes as the deadline for a community award closes in.

Brent Council Community Champions Award honours volunteers who go the extra mile to help in the borough and nominations close on February 15.

Councillor Harbhajan Singh, said: “These awards are an important part of celebrating those who have made a difference to the lives of others in Brent.

“We want as many nominations as possible so that the people who have helped to make our community a better place can get the recognition they deserve.”

The winners will be announced in May; last year's champions included a boxer and the founder of a residents' association.

Click here to submit your nominations or contact Dipti Bhatt at the council on 020 8937 3673 or at dipti.bhatt@brent.gov.uk.