Gem [dʒem] n: anything or anyone thought to be especially good; something likened to or prized as such a stone because of its beauty or worth.

The UK is full of local gems - a tucked-away restaurant or deli, a beautiful building, a perfect pub, a favourite site of natural beauty... The discoveries that make us love where we live.

For your chance to win £500 in shopping vouchers, share one of your local gems by making and uploading a short video of it. You don't need to be a pro - it's easy, even use a mobile phone. You can also view and rate videos in the gallery. The local gem with the highest score will win.