SHIRLEY-based nationwide painting and building maintenance company CLC Group has won the prestigious Commercial Category winners award at the Johnstone's and Leyland Painter of the Year Awards.

CLC won the award for its painting work on the new £70m global headquarters for the Sage Group in Newcastle, a project worth £180,000 to the firm.

CLC chief executive Peter Armitage said: "We are delighted to have won this prestigious award. It is always an honour when our expertise is recognised among the top names in our industry.''