NOMINATIONS are now open for the News & Star's brand new 'Best Bakery 2024’ award.

In a bid to celebrate local bakeries in North and West Cumbria, the News & Star has launched its new competition which will crown the county's 'Best Bakery 2024'. 

As part of the competition, News & Star readers can now nominate their favourite bakery from North and West Cumbria via an online voting platform.

Nominate your favourite bakery from North and West Cumbria HERE

Online nominations will run between Monday, August 19, and Sunday, August 25, with the ten finalists being revealed on Monday, September 2.

Readers will then be able to vote for their 'Best Bakery 2024' by picking up editions of the News & Star between Monday, September 2, and Saturday, September 14, with the winner set to be announced on Monday, September 23

Nominate your favourite bakery from North and West Cumbria HERE

Speaking after the online nominations for the News & Star's 'Best Bakery 2024' opened, Joy Yates, regional editor for Newsquest Cumbria asked readers to support their favourite bakery.

She said: "Who can resist the delicious smell of bread and baked goods as you walk past some of the wonderful bakeries in our county.

"Whether you’ve a soft spot for pies and pastries, or prefer cakes and cookies, no doubt you have your favourite go-to bakery.

Nominate your favourite bakery from North and West Cumbria HERE

"Now’s the time to show your appreciation and place your nomination in our Best Bakery 2024 promotion.

"Make sure you do so before the closing date of Sunday, August 25."