A former Bournemouth schoolteacher's won a prestigious award for promoting local enterprise.

Businessman Chris Hunt was nominated by a colleague at Avonbourne School for his initiative helping employers improve creativity and innovation in the workplace - which has been taken up by Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry and L-V.

Chris was then recommended by the Prime Minister - and will be presented with The Queen's Award in the autumn by Business Secretary Vince Cable, before attending a reception held by Her Majesty.