THE hard work and dedication of staff at a Ludgershall store has been recognised with a top national award.

Steve Pope, manager of the town’s Spar store, was presented with the prize for best services retailer alongside his assistant, Rachel Hague.

The duo received the gong from TV mind-reader David Meade at the Spar Awards, in Bristol.

The Andover Road store has been owned by the Connolly family since 1982.

Steve, who has been managing the store for three years, said: “This award is recognition to all my loyal, hard-working staff.”