THE OWNER of a soft furnishings firm in Ulverston has scooped a prestigious award from the Prince's Trust for her innovation.

Heidi Bell, who runs WISH...creations, formed the business a year ago with the help of a start up grant and loan.

She beat 40 other Prince's Trust-supported businesses to win the award at the Top Drawer trade show for retailers and interior designers, held at London's Earls Court.