A FISH & Chip shop in the district has been named a finalist in the National Fish and Chip Awards.

The Bearded Sailor in Pudsey has been shortlisted as a Top 20 UK Takeaway of the Year.

The 20 finalists were selected following an extensive judging process of the top 40 fish and chip takeaways, which were announced last month.

Three other chippies in Yorkshire have also made the shortlist.

The Takeaway of the Year category is sponsored by Pukka Pies, McWhinneys, Smales, VA Whitley, Friars Pride, Henry Colbecks and B D Signs.

The winner will be announced at The National Fish and Chip Awards, hosted by The National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), on February 28 next year at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London.

Andrew Crook, president at the NFFF, said “We received such a high standard of applications this year, for this category in particular, making it a very difficult yet rewarding judging process.

“The top 20 really demonstrate a strong commitment to the fish and chip industry and to the British public, so we’re thrilled to see so many shortlisted from across the country. Congratulations to everyone involved, this is a massive achievement in itself.”

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