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A FISH shop has beaten hundreds of contenders to win an award for the standard of its chips.

Gormans, of Westerhope, Newcastle, was named the North East's 'Perfect Portion' winner.

The win marks the beginning of National Chip Week, which starts today.

Keith Gorman, of Gormans, said: "Our customers come from near and far for their perfect portion and we are delighted to be recognised for the fantastic quality of our chips.

"We take great pride in our chips and go to great lengths to guarantee they receive the best portion around. Just come and see for yourself."

Chip fans from across the region have been busy nominating their perfect portion at www.lovechips.co. uk Whether it's the local chippy, home-cooked oven fries or chunky chips in the local pub, thousands have told how and where they enjoy their chips.

Chip week organisers say there has never been a better time to enjoy a perfect portion of chips. They say they contain all the goodness of potatoes and can be enjoyed as part of a healthy balanced diet.

For more information, visit www.lovechips.co.uk