A Norfolk butchers has been honoured at an event known as the 'Rural Oscars'.
Arthur Howell Butchers in Wells-next-the-Sea won the butcher category at the Countryside Alliance.
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The event, which was held at the House of Lords on Tuesday, covers five categories: ‘best pub’, ‘best village shop/post office’, ‘best butcher’, ‘best for local food a drink’ and the ‘rural enterprise award’.
Thousands of nominations from around the country were whittled down via a public vote.
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The judging panel said of Arthur Howell Butchers: “The business engages with the community while serving a loyal customer base, contributing to the vibrant local culture.
"Arthur has a small farm where not only does he produce top quality meat, he promotes wildlife and biodiversity.”
Mr Howell said: “I’m really glad to win this award – it helps us so much in all our work and it’s great that my staff can have national recognition.”
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