AN Ulverston licensee has received a Star Award from Cumbria's police and crime commissioner.

Peter McCall attended the event which was hosted by JD Wetherspoon at the Justice of Peace in Keswick on June 20.

Dave Mackenzie, formerly of The Sun Inn in Ulverston, was one of three people from Cumbria to receive the accolade.

The Star Awards - part of National Licensing Week - were launched by National Pubwatch to highlight the important work being carried out by the many people who have played a significant role in the success of their local Pubwatch schemes.

Mr McCall said:"I was delighted to present them with their Star Awards, and to be able to recognise their exceptional contribution.

"I've always said that we need to work together to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour, and the Pubwatch scheme is a great example of a voluntary, community-based crime prevention scheme which is helping to keep Cumbria a safe place."

Joe Murray, of National Pubwatch, said: "In Cumbria and elsewhere, the effectiveness of Pubwatch schemes is all too apparent, with the prospect of people who misbehave being threatened with being banned from all pubs and clubs.

"These awards today reflect the hard word and commitment that Dave Mackenzie, Mike Vose and Gary Quigley have given to their Pubwatch schemes and, as such, created a safer environment for people to socialise."