Your news, your say, your pics

Do you have a scoop that you want to tell the world about? Have you witnessed a news story in your area?

Have you taken a picture or filmed some video on your phone or digital camera that tells the story? If so, we want to hear from you.

Some of the most powerful journalism comes from people telling their own experiences in their own words.

YOUR NEWS PHOTOS

Your Hurricane Dean photos
You can also get in touch via webcam, click on the link below to find out how.

Click here to send us your video message

If you feel passionately about a particular issue or that the BBC is not covering the issues that are important to you, tell us about it.

We can't promise to follow up every e-mail or use every photo - but we will pick out some of the best, develop your stories and publish them on the BBC news website.

Send us your ideas using the form at the bottom of the page.

Make sure you give us your location and contact details, such as your e-mail address or phone number.

If you take a picture you should not endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws.

You can send pictures or video to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or by mms by dialing +44 (0)7725 100100.

The BBC may edit your comments and not all emails will be published. Your comments may be published on any BBC media worldwide.