A BAKERY team has been named the North West’s Best Bakery.

Lovingly Artisan Bakery, with locations Altrincham and Kendal, was celebrated at the Bakery Business Magazine National Bakery Awards in London.

The event took place at 30 Euston Square, where the team learned they were the region's best bakery among 12 other regional winners selected from 92 county champions across the UK.

The awards, which recognise both retail and wholesale bakeries, honour the dedication and creativity of the UK’s bakery industry. This win follows Lovingly Artisan Bakery's consecutive titles as Cumbrian Bakery of the Year.

The National Bakery Awards also announced the UK's overall winner and recipients of six specialist category awards, including Social Enterprise Bakery of the Year and Outstanding Contribution to the Bakery Industry.

The awards highlight the hard work and passion of those in the baking profession.

Lovingly Artisan’s co-owners Aidan Monks and Catherine Connor, said: "Being presented with the award for Best Regional Bakery for the North West is amazing. The entire team at Plumgarth’s, near Kendal, and at Altrincham Market, work exceptionally hard week in and week out to ensure that all of our customers can enjoy exceptional bread.

"We take a huge amount of pride in what we do, sourcing the very best ingredients including organic flours, ancient grains, and quality malts to then be able to craft healthy and nutritious handmade artisan sourdoughs and pastries.

"This award win is a deserved pat on the back for the entire team and a tremendous thing for us all."