AN INDIAN restaurant in Dodworth has been shortlisted for an award at the 8th English Curry Awards.

The Original Dil Raj Tandoori Restaurant has been shortlisted as a finalist in the restaurant of the year category in Yorkshire.

The awards recognise, celebrate and promote the contributions of the curry industry, and the Dil Raj has been shortlisted thanks to the high number of nominations received from the public.

The winner will be selected by an independent panel, and an awards ceremony will be held on August 20 at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel.