A FLOOR manager at McDonald's in Consett has won the company's regional Employee of the Year award

Lynn Reed, who works at the Pond Court Business Park, beat competition from more than 6,100 staff in North-East and Yorkshire to win the honour

Ms Reed, who joined the company in 2002, now moves on to represent her region in the national competition.

Andy Shaw, director of operations for the region, said: "Lynn's hard work and dedication has demonstrated what an outstanding asset she is to the company."