Stephanie Wilkinson is crowned 'Best Smile' and 'Most Photogenic'

LIVERPOOL beauty queen, Stephanie Wilkinson, aged 23, from Walton, has achieved more success when she won the 'Best Smile' and 'Most Photogenic' categories at the UK Princess and Prince International Pageant  held at Hemel Hempstead in Hertfordshire, by Miss Fress Face UK. "There were a lot of girls competing and it was a long day having travelled down from Liverpool early in the morning, but I was delighted to come back with a crown, sash, medal and goodie bag." said Stephanie.

Stephanie, an aspiring actress from Walton, graduated in Drama and Performing Arts at Liverpool Hope University, 24 year old Stephanie had begun the year by being selected as part of Team England at the international Miss European pageant. She will represent her country at the 'Miss European Grand Final' to be held at Folkestone in Kent during October. Her next goal is to do well closer to home at 'Miss Liverpool' which takes place at the Liverpool Olympia on Friday, 1 May 2015. "I'm really looking forward to competing with all the other girls at Miss Liverpool. We will have lots of fun and will raise lots of money for Beauty with a Purpose. I can't wait," said Stephanie.

'Beauty with a Purpose' was created by Julia Morley in 1972. It is at the heart of 'Miss World'. Hundreds of millions of pounds have been raised and donated to local and international organisations in aid of disadvantaged children the world over. Variety, The Children's Charity, for example, has been closely associated with 'Beauty with a Purpose' for many years. For further information and to make a donation, visit:- BeautyWithAPurpose.Com.

3.5% February passenger growth for LJLA

LIVERPOOL John Lennon Airport experienced a growth in passenger numbers of 3.5% in February 2015; the 1st year on year monthly increase in passenger throughput for 12 months. February proved to be busier than other months following the addition of three times weekly flights to Bucharest with Blue Air which commenced in mid-December and three times daily flights to Belfast City which started at the beginning of February. The school half term holidays towards the end of the month proved to be particularly busy too for the Airport, with families taking advantage of the quicker and easier access through the airport and the choice of flights to both Winter ski and sunshine destinations.

UKIP Prison smoking ban response

WHAT are your views following the High Court ruling that the smoking ban applies to prisons. The UKIP's Deputy Leader, Paul Nuttall MEP has said:- "Stopping prisoners from smoking is going to cause unrest in many prisons, as inmates are forced to go cold turkey. I'm no defender of prisoner rights, but since it is impractical to force prisoners to leave the premises whenever they need a cigarette, smoking in prisons may be something we need to allow. This case was brought by one prisoner who felt his rights were being infringed by being exposed to passive smoking. There's a simple answer to that. If you don't like prison conditions, don't be a prolific criminal. I don't know what the judge has been smoking to come up with this decision, but it is clearly the wrong one." Do you agree? Let us know by emailing us to:- news24@southportreporter.com ant tell us your views about this ruling!