Popular Twickenham hostelry the Cherry Tree was positively bloomin' as it scooped the first prize in the annual Richmond in Bloom competition.

Entrants were judged on eye-catching and colourful displays, their choice and combination of blooms, design of planting and maintenance and care.

Runner-up award went to The Winning Post in Twickenham, with commendations going to yet another Twickenham pub, The Fountain, and The White Cross in Richmond.

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