Abbotskerswell beauty Carrie Spencer has been selected for the Miss Universe GB finals in May. The 25-year-old has fought off tough competition from 500 other hopefuls around the country to be named as one of 50 finalists at The International Convention Centre, Birmingham, on May 2'I never thought I'd get this far,' she said.Miss Spencer – a published poet, trainee bereavement councillor and model – has just three months to prepare for the final, secure sponsorship and raise money for charity at the same time.

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