Time is running out for children across Cornwall to enter a national competition to highlight the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) – known as the ‘silent killer’ because you can’t see it, smell it or taste it.

Children are being jointly urged by CBeebies TV presenter Rebecca Keatley and Wales & West Utilities to come up with something creative that raises awareness of the dangers before the competition closes on Friday, May 4.

The gas emergency and pipeline service, which runs the annual competition in the region, has teamed up with presenter, Rebecca, to raise awareness of the dangers of CO poisoning.

And, now, together they are urging youngsters in Key Stages 1 and 2 (ages 5 to 11), to produce an eye-catching poster, poem, film or song, which is both informative and accurate, and warns of the dangers of CO poisoning and how to avoid them.

Entries should be sent to [email protected] .