A FAMILIAR face in Oswestry's business scene has been named as the latest Trader of the Month.

Rodney Stokes, who has sold his handmade pies on the Artisan Market for 20 years, has received the Oswestry Town Council award.

Councillor Paul Milner, chairman of the Markets and Town Centre Committee, presented the trophy to Mr Stokes on Friday.

He said: “ The Artisan Market has become extremely popular in Oswestry helped by the number of quality local traders such as Rodney who consistently provide fantastic home made produce."

Rodney was one of the original traders at the previously-named Farmers’ Market.