BUSINESS adviser Peter Tomlinson has been shortlisted for a top award.

The 58-year-old, who works for Business Link Vale Royal, has helped launch more than 100 successful companies across the borough.

His reward is a place on the list of five finalists for the regional section of the Barclays Building Better Business awards.

But Peter will face stiff competition. The north west has had the highest number of nominations in the country - with more than 50 firms nominating their advisers.

Small firms minister Barbara Roche announced the finalists last week. The winner will be announced at the end of September.

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