THE hunt for Bradford's next top model will pick up speed this Sunday as the Kirkgate Centre's ModelSearch heats get under way.

More than 400 people have entered the competition in the hope of winning a 12-month contract with DK Model Agency.

They will take to the catwalk in front of judges at the shopping centre this Sunday, in the hope of getting through to the final on May 31.

Now in its 14th year, the competition is divided into four age categories – four to six, seven to ten, 11 to 15 and 16-plus.

The winners in each category will be invited to a fashion shoot and will get a portfolio of their photographs.