A 21-year-old technician from Bay Horse Saab in Blackburn is celebrating this week after being named Mechanical Apprentice of the Year.

Thomas Turnbull won the Institute of the Motor Industry award as part of his apprentice training on the ‘Training 2000’ programme.

He competed against 50 other apprentices who took part from across Lancashire.

Thomas said: “I’m really proud to win the award and would like to thank the team at Bay Horse Saab for their time and support in helping me.”