THE North-East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) has been named the best in the country.

NECC won the award at a ceremony held by the British Chambers of Commerce, in London.

The organisation, which has 5,000 members across the North-East, was recognised for its range of services and representation that have made it a leading business voice in the region.

In a separate award, NECC also took top honours for the best use of IT to improve business performance for innovative use of database delivery technology.