A BABY shop in York’s Shambles has been shortlisted for a national retail award.

Nature's Purest is one of six finalists in the Best Independent Gift Retailer category in the Progressive Preschool Awards.

The winner will be announced in a ceremony at London’s Dorchester hotel next month.

Store manager Jessica Albon said it was ‘fantastic news’ after such a difficult start to the year for all businesses in York, following the floods and the subsequent drop in visitors, with the city’s community spirit helping it keep going.