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A WREXHAM writer who struggled creatively during the first lockdown, has celebrated after receiving a highly commented award. The winners of the Young Walter Scott Prize, a UK-wide historical writing prize for 11-19 year olds, were announced earlier this month. The judges have selected a total of ten young writers to honour with an award which challenges young people to write a piece of short fiction set in a time before they were born. This year saw a dramatic increase in the number of entries, following an outpouring of creativity during the lockdown period. Holly Thorpe, 17, from Wrexham received a highly commended award in the 16-19 Years category for the Young Walter Scott Prize.