SIX villages are contesting the final stages of the Herefordshire Village of the Year competition.

The competition, run by Community First and sponsored by Calor, tests community life, with categories covering business, care for older and young people, the environment and IT.

The six are: Ballingham, Burghill and Tillington, Ewyas Harold, Mansel Lacy, Leintwardine and Westhope.

Results are due this month and the winner will represent the county in the national final.