Carousel The Handbag Boutique has been named the winner of the Fashion and Accessories category of this year’s Retailer of the Year competition.

The shop, which is based in Village Arcade, was presented with the award by council officer Maria Cutler.

Staff at the boutique managed to beat off competition from the other nominted sites, which were Moda in Pelle, Monsoon, Jigsaw and Gladrags.

Last year the Fashion and Accessories prize went to The Green Boutique, which went on to win the competition’s overall award.

The category is sponsored by The Maltings.