TWO of the region's chippies are in the running to be crowned North-East England's Fish and Chip Shop of the Year.

Fish and Chips At 149, in Barnard Castle, County Durham, and Millers Fish & Chips, in Haxby, North Yorkshire, have been shortlisted in the National Fish & Chip Awards, organised by Seafish.

The next judging stage will determine a top ten list of shops who will progress to the final stage of the competition to be held in London in January 2018.

Marcus Coleman, Chief Executive at Seafish, said: “Fish and chips are Britain’s national dish, loved by millions across the country. With their origins dating back to the 1860s, we’re proud to continue raising the quality with this competition, ensuring that the high quality standards that have helped make it the national’s favourite dish continue to be met for generations to come.

“Our Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award is the highest accolade for a fish and chip shop to win.

"This category is renowned for its fierce competition and our top 20 showcase the best talent that there is in the sector right now.”

“As North-East England’s top shops go head-to-head to secure their place in the final, I’ll look forward to seeing who fry’s out on top.”

For more information or to view the full shortlist visit fishandchipawards.com or follow @FishnChipAwards #FishnChipAwards