Farrington's Farm Shop, in Farrington Gurney, has been named Retailer of the Year at the UK Farm Retail Awards.

The farm shop, which is already acclaimed by the Countryside Alliance as a British Champion, won the award at industry event Farm and More, held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

The awards, run by the National Farmers' Retail and Markets' Association and known as the FARMAs, recognise farm shops, farmers' markets, pick your own and farm attraction sites, which exemplify a passion for local food, a commitment to farming and the environment, and a talent for retail.

Farrington's is no stranger to this competition, having first won the award in 2004. The shop has changed a great deal from that time, adding a cafe and a new butchery counter, as well as encouraging enterprise by providing retail space for small local businesses.

Owners Tish and Andy Jeffery said they are thrilled to be winners of the award once again.

Mr Jeffery said: "In these harsh economic times, every retailer has had to work a lot harder to keep its business buoyant. Farrington's is no exception, and this award recognises the dedication of our hardworking team and the tremendous loyalty of our wonderful customers. We are very grateful for their continued support."