SPECSAVERS IN Northwich is supporting the town’s bid to be named among the best up and coming high streets in the country in a prestigious competition.

The UK Government’s Champion High Street Award recognises the UK’s best high streets with extremely strong local communities.

Northwich has been nominated in the ‘Rising Star’ category, which identifies high streets that have taken the lead in adapting and diversifying. The winning town will receive a £15,000 prize.

All shortlisted high streets will be visited by the Great British High Street Judges who will assess them against their original entry.

Salma Kamaluddin, store director at Specsavers in Northwich said: "As a community business in Northwich, we really hope the town gets the recognition it deserves.

"We see thousands of local residents every year for sight and hearing tests, and we’re proud to be part of the community here in Northwich."

Any customers wishing to book an appointment at Specsavers in Northwich should call 01606 49779