It’s so good hear about business success. And so much better when it is one of our young people in the prizes.

The NMTF (National Market Traders Federation) national final took place in Stratford Upon Avon on Friday and Saturday.

Congratulations to Sam Green, who trades on Clare market and won the Best General Retail category for his key cutting and shoe repair business Bethmonte.

The competition was open to 16-30-year-olds and eight young traders had been selected to represent the East of England following a regional competition held in Bury St Edmunds.