DRAGON'S Den judge Deborah Meaden, the LBA national ambassador, said: "I've seen the unique contribution that local press makes to the success of local businesses time and again with my own ventures.

"In this age of enterprise, it has never been more important to drive awareness about the value of local marketing for a fledgling business, which is why I'm so proud to support Local Business Accelerators and help build thriving and industrious communities."