UNIFORM firm Simon Jersey has been short-listed for a top award.

The Altham-based company, runner-up in the recent Lancashire Evening Telegraph Business Awards , is one of six North West finalists in the 3i Quest for Growth competition.

The £50,000 contest is aimed at Britain's fastest growing small and medum sized companies.

Simon Jersey designs and manufactures clothing for many blue chip firms.

The regional winner will be announced at a ceremony in Chester tonight.

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