A POOLE fish and chip shop has been nominated as best newcomer in the National Fish and Chip Awards.

Chuckles Chippy near Branksome rail station has been awarded a top ten place in the best newcomer category of the highly acclaimed awards.

Run by husband and wife team Mandie and Kevin Stannard, Chuckles Chippy now has the opportunity to compete for a top three position in the next round.

Mandie told the Echo: "For a business that has only been trading for six months this is an amazing achievement. A massive thank you to our employees for their hard work and dedication, and to our loyal and valued customers for all of the support."