Debut novel about a lighthouse keeper wins the coastal prize

A debut novel about a lighthouse keeper and his daughter has won this year's Coastal Book Prize. The judges praised its "quiet, unforgettable voice".

The author, a former teacher from the islands, wrote the book in the evenings over seven years.

The event is supported by the city arts fund and by several local businesses, which have sponsored free places for schools.

Visitors are advised to arrive early, as last year many events were full well before the start.