A TOWN is all set to hand out its special Oscars to honour its High Street heroes.

Love Northallerton Business Awards were due to presented at a gala event in March which had to be cancelled. So on Friday, November 27 at 7pm a live premier event is being held on Facebook to name the winners.

There are 12 award categories covering 200 members of Northallerton Business Improvement District with everything from small beauty and hairdressing shops to the biggest retailers.The awards aim to honour the High Street heroes who go the extra mile for their clients and are passionately committed to excellent customer service.

It's being compered by radio presenter Tim Lichfield. BID manager Graham Bell said: "These awards will certainly give businesses something to celebrate in lockdown November. The show will bring out wonderful stories of devoted business owners and staff who are so proud of what they bring to the town. These are the people who make Northallerton truly special."