A WOMAN from Ellesmere Port has broken new ground by becoming the first female to be named Apprentice of the Year at Corus Shotton Works.

Sue Massey, 20, of Doune Court, was chosen ahead of engineering apprentices, who are all male, following outstanding success in vocational training. She joined the steel coating plant in 2002.

The Apprentice of the Year award was first made over 40 years ago.