TV stars with their roots in Nottingham are back in the city on July 2 to honour the achievements of Nottingham's looked-after teenagers.

BBC East Midlands weather presenters Des Coleman, football manager Nigel Clough, TV soap stars Kerry Stacey, Jo Dempsie and Tim Smith, with hip hop rappers Wariko and C-MONE, will present awards to 24 young people in the care of Nottingham City Council at Oceana night club.

The Big It Up awards recognise the achievements of young people for keeping healthy and safe, for their achievements, for their positive contribution and for making the most of every opportunity.

This is the fifth awards night for children in care.

Councillor David Mellen, Nottingham City Council's Portfolio holder for Children Services, said: "This celebration evening is a chance for us to show how proud we are of the hard work of the children in our care, of their determination to succeed and their considerable achievements. I’m delighted to be attending the event’

He said it also gave the City Council an opportunity to thank Nottingham foster carers for the care and support they provided. "Our foster carers do a fantastic job, but more are always needed to provide a home and look after teenagers."

To find out more about fostering call 0115 915 1234, email fa.info@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or visit our website www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/love.