A Portishead-based travel agents has been crowned the best in the South West by Travel Weekly.

Miles Morgan Travel, which started out in 2006, won the annual award following votes by holiday companies, airlines and tourist boards.

Managing director Miles Morgan said: “I could not be prouder to receive this award.

“We have 14 shops and to beat firms with almost 100 is an amazing achievement. My staff do a fantastic job and to see their efforts rewarded with this prestigious award is wonderful.

“Our independent customer service results currently show us giving more than 99 per cent of our customers, good or excellent service so we know we are doing a great job.

“This award shows the esteem we are held in by our supplier partners, this is a real honour.”