Milkman Tony Noble has been chosen from more than 10,000 entries to make it through to the final 12 of the Milkman of the Year competition.

Tony, 30, who lives in Windmill Road, Witney, has worked as a milkman for 12 years with Pratleys Dairy, Charlbury.

The final judging of the competition takes place in London on April 6, and first prize is a £15,000 Volvo S40.

Hopeful: Tony Noble

Tony starts his round at 2am each day and delivers to more than 600 customers around Charlbury.

He said: "I was totally stunned and shocked when I was told I had made it through to the final.

"I just want to thank all my customers for nominating me. I can't wait for the actual event and, of course, I hope I win."

The Milkman of the Year competition aims to recognise the special service that milkmen provide to communities large and small across the UK.

Julian Packman, of the National Dairymen's Association, which organises the competition, said: "The public have been invited to tell us who deserves the title Milkman of the Year."