Dennis Wardle, Derby City Council has advised that a trader in the Derby Market Hall has won a prestigious award for Best Independent Stall in the Midlands in the Crafts Beautiful 2005 awards.

These are voted for annually and applied to craft retailers and designers. Voting is by readers of the magazine.

Derby City Council is delighted at the award as it is a reflection on the service and quality of goods that can be found in markets and an example of retailers being excellent tenants.

Pictured above celebrating the award are from left to right Shelly Palmer, Kim Murray, Diane Reed (proprietor) front row left to right Margaret Robinson, and Sharon O'Shaughnessy.