STUNNING Natalie Smith is hoping to wow the judges in the Miss England beauty contest this weekend.
The 19-year-old from Chester-le-Street, the reigning Miss Durham, is in Bournemouth for the final on Saturday night.
Family and friends will be cheering Natalie on as she attempts to add the national crown to the county title she won at Sedgefield Racecourse in May.
Natalie, who is rated an 18-1 shot by has been preparing all week for her big night. The winner of the competition will go on to represent England in the Miss World contest being held in China later this year.
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