A shop in North Norfolk has been nominated for a major modelling brand's shop of the year award.

Smiths Model Railways of Sheringham has been nominated for the Hornby Hobbies' Model Shop of the Year award. 

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The business has been nominated for "Exceptional customer service, championing the hobby for the next generation, expertise across all hobbies and having a welcoming atmosphere".

Hornby Hobbies said: The new Model Shop of the Year awards are a nationwide initiative designed to recognise and celebrate the independent model shops that are at the heart of the hobbyist community."