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.

Critics have praised the programme for mixing well-known names with new local talent.

A family day with free workshops for children will be held on the first Sunday of next month.