AN INNOVATIVE man from Dunster has been shortlisted for a national award.

Christopher Jelley is celebrating not only being nominated himself in this year's British Awards for Storytelling Excellence, but also his Storywalks project being shortlisted in the 'trailblazer' category.

The results of the awards come mainly from public votes - to have your say, visit www.storyawards.org.uk before voting closes on October 1.