Staff at a Wiltshire travel firm were celebrating when their shop was voted the best travel agency in the South West of England.

The award was made by judges representing Britain's top airlines, holiday companies and cruise lines at a major travel industry ceremony in London's Royal Lancaster Hotel.

It is the latest in a series of awards received by Trowbridge-based Howard Travel, including being voted one of Britain's top three travel agents by the Sunday Times.

The presentation was made to two of Howard Travel's senior staff, Amanda Gerrish, who heads up the company's Weddings Abroad division and Allison Mabon.

Amanda said she was thrilled to accept the award on behalf of her fellow staff.

Owner of the company Howard Edgington said he was proud of his staff for winning yet another award, particularly one that is given by leading companies in the industry. "I have always believed that the size of your company does not matter - it is how well you look after your customer that wins you business and clearly awards as well," he said.