An apprentice beauty therapist at a Congresbury health spa has been named apprentice of the year at Weston College’s hair and beauty awards.

Becki Whiting, from Nailsea, works at thespa at DoubleTree by Hilton, Cadbury House.

Ms Whiting was chosen for the professionalism and reliability she has shown since joining thespa in June 2014.

She said: “A job at such a high-quality spa is a dream come true for me and I love pampering people.”