GREAT Harwood businesses have won awards for the best festive windows in the town.

The Best Dressed Window Competition, run by Hyndburn Council, saw Purple Curl Hairdressing Salon, in Church Street, awarded first prize. They won £100.

Gareth’s Florist, in Queen Street, won second prize and £50, and Garden Gate Florists, also in Queen Street, won third prize and £25. Winners were picked by Mayor of Hyndburn, Coun Judith Addison.

Great Harwood councillor, Kerry Molineux, said: “Congratulations to everybody who took part this year, with special thanks going to Danley Engineering Services Ltd, and Red Rose Timber Ltd, for their continued sponsorship.”