A unique gin shop which captures the spirit of Ulverston's lupine past has been awarded a major accolade.

Ulverston drinks brand Wolftown Gin, based in the heart of the town centre, has won a gold medal in in The Autumn Blind Tasting competition in London.

Wolftown’s founder John McKeown said: "It’s incredible to be honest.

"We were attracted to this contest as it was a blind tasting, knowing that we would get an honest appraisal of our gin, so it’s a feeling of validation really.”