October's winner: Robyn Robinson, six.

THE sixth monthly winner of News Shopper's Local Hero campaign is six-year-old Robyn Robinson.

Robyn, who attends Holy Trinity Lamorbey Primary School, has won the praise and thanks of the parents of her best friend Dwyer Cruise.

Dwyer, who is also six, has Down's syndrome and, according to his mum Kim Cassidy, has "little or no speech but is healthy in other ways".

He "absolutely adores" school and has many friends, but playmate Robyn is his best pal.

Miss Cassidy said: "Every morning, without fail, Robyn runs up to Dwyer in the playground, welcomes him, takes his drink so he can manage to carry his own school bag and lunch box.

"She guides him to where he has to line up and makes sure he doesn't run off. She is a great example to others young and old. She certainly is a hero in my eyes."

News Shopper, in partnership with Broomleigh Housing, launched Local Hero in May in an attempt to show not all young people are tearaways, vandals and thugs.

The monthly winners, who are awarded a digital camera, go through to next June's final round when their acts of community spiritedness will be put to a public vote. The overall winner is then crowned overall Local Hero and awarded a state-of-the-art computer package.

News Shopper managing group Editor Andrew Parkes said: "The story of Dwyer and Robyn genuinely brought a tear to the eye. It is not only a tale of friendship, it is a shining example to us all of decency in its truest form."

Campaign rules and how to enter

Nominees must be under 18 and have their parents' or guardian's permission to speak to News Shopper and have their picture taken.

The Editor decides the monthly winners who are chosen on the last Friday of the month. The overall winner will be chosen by readers visiting us online at newsshopper.co.uk To nominate a youngster, write to Local Hero, News Shopper, Mega House, Crest View Drive, Petts Wood, BR5 1BT, or send an email to newsroom@london.newsquest.co.uk Describe what the youngster has done, his or her name, age, address and phone number. The Editor's decision is final.