More than 50 UK athletes are just over a month away from competing in Europe's biggest annual bodybuilding and fitness event – and this weekend offers a last chance to join them! PHOTO: Rebeka Tunegova, the overall bikini fitness champion at this year’s English Grand Prix, is part of the UK team. Image by Christopher Bailey.

A fabulous 126 first time competitors lined up on stage in Kent today. PHOTO: Junior bodybuilding champion Alex Lord. Image by Christopher Bailey.

Reno Banks has become the third British IFBB Elite Pro to win money this year after finishing fourth in Canada. PHOTO: Reno on stage in 2017 by Christopher Bailey.

The countdown is on for the Ultimate Beginners contest, which already has 80 entrants registered. PHOTO: Carly Howlett, who won masters bikini fitness at last year’s beginners’ event and is now preparing for the Arnold Classic Europe. Pic by Christopher Bailey.

Where did he come from? That was the reaction when 250 lbs junior juggernaut Carter Cotterill walked on stage for the first time at the UKBFF Classic Championships in St Albans. Now he's off to the Arnold Classic Europe and the British Championships. PHOTO: Carter on stage in St Albans. Image by Christopher Bailey.

See who received invites to the Arnold Classic Europe and the British Championships at today’s event in St Albans, Hertfordshire. PHOTO: Intermediate winner Besjan Osmani. Pic by Christopher Bailey.

Single mum, autistic son, 4am cardio... none of these prevented Daniella Scozzi from becoming Welsh champion in women's physique in her 50th year. PHOTO: Daniella winning in Wales. Pic by Kevin Horton.

Report and results of today’s Welsh Championships in Newport. PHOTO: Junior champion Jonathan Griffiths. Image by Kevin Horton.

Mark Taylor’s wonderfully balanced shape was one of the highlights of last weekend’s Scottish Championships. Read how he went from lifting crates of Irn-Bru to lifting trophies. PHOTO: by Bill Cullen.

Results and report of today’s event in Dundee, where competitors battled for places at the British Championships.