A FISH and chip shop is savouring success after winning a national award for standards in the industry.
Morley's, at Cheveley Park, on the outskirts of Durham City, collected the Seafish Friers Quality Award after a tough inspection.
Judges looked at the quality of food, helpfulness of staff and hygiene standards at the shop, which can now display the Friers Quality Award symbol.
Morley's is owned by David and Elizabeth Ruffles, who also own a shop in Fore Bondgate, Bishop Auckland.
Of 10,000 fish and chip shops in the United Kingdom, fewer than 250 have won the award, including both shops belonging to Mr and Mrs Ruffles.
She said: "There has been a lot of hard work by members of staff behind the scenes to achieve this award.
"We are absolutely over the moon about this, but the work doesn't stop here, because we will be constantly checked to make sure we are keeping up to standard."
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