Thornbury was celebrating this week after achieving a double first in the national Britain in Bloom competition.

Not only did Thornbury win gold in the national competition but it also earned the accolade of Best Town in Britain.

Thornbury won its category of best town, defeating tough competition from Ilkley, Morpeth, Oakham and Rustington.

After 18 years of entering the South West in Bloom competition, this was the first year Thornbury had been entered at national level, which was part of the prize for coming first in the regional heats last year.

What a fantastic achievement – well done to all involved!