PEOPLE across East Yorkshire are being urged by Humberside Fire and Rescue Service to nominate their “local hero”.

A service spokesman said members of the public were being asked to think of someone they knew of – maybe a family member, friend or colleague – who they felt had acted in an heroic manner and was deserving of a Local Hero award.

The winner will be chosen following a public vote and then honoured at an annual Community Awards Ceremony. Katrina Horth, organiser of the Community Awards Evening, said: “We are asking people to nominate someone they think has acted in an heroic manner. This does not necessarily mean that someone needs to have performed some kind of rescue, as heroic acts can be carried out by people who just make a real positive difference to others through their actions.” Nominations can be forwarded to Humberside Fire and Rescue Service by phoning or texting 07851 495960, emailing localhero@humbersidefire.gov.uk or by sending a letter to FREEPOST NEA3601 Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, HULL, HU4 7BB.