Nominations have opened for 2018's Orpington Finest Awards.

The Orpies, as they are sometimes known, are organised by Orpington 1st Business Improvement District and celebrate town centre businesses in categories including: house and home, health and leisure, fashion, beauty, services, hospitality, best new business and the green award. There is also a special Clayton Turner Award for the town's most dementia friendly business.

A public vote is held for favourite business and best employee.

Application forms can be found at Orpington1st.co.uk and entries need to be in by 5pm on February 2.

The winners will be announced a ceremony at the town's Odeon on March 22.