RJ Balson and Son butcher in Bridport has been nominated as a 'most loved business' as part of national Love Local Day.

The event recognises the UK's most loved local businesses, as well as those most loved within their local and wider areas, voted for by customers.

The event has been championed by ShopAppy.com - a digital platform and shop local campaign that is being backed by Dorset LEP and will soon be in Bridport.

Thousands of nominations have poured in from across the UK over the last few weeks with a massive increase from 2020's event. Many cited the adaptation of their local businesses during the pandemic "as their lifeline".

Nominations for the Love Local Day also highlighted friendliness, helpfulness and exceptional service that local businesses have provided during the most challenging times for local communities, high streets, markets and towns.

Dr Jackie Mulligan, founder of ShopAppy, the organisation behind the UK's Love Local Day, said: "It has been a challenging last decade, none more so than this last year for our town centres and high streets, but we know there is tremendous love for local businesses in our communities. No more so than in butchers.

"Love Local Day highlights the importance and positive impact these businesses have in the life of our communities and commercial hearts and how critical they will be to our social and economic recovery.

"It also shows them how much they are appreciated."

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