Ref. 27094AN UNSUNG hero has received a special award for making a big splash in Bradford on Avon.

Swimming coach Andrew Harper was awarded the Golden Gudgeon by Bradford Chamber of Commerce last Friday.

The award has been presented to a member of the local community for their services for the past 20 years.

Caroline Philpott, president of the chamber of commerce, said: "It is time people like Andrew received the recognition they deserve.

"He volunteers much of his spare time to help out and we are very grateful."

Mr Harper has been coaching swimmers in Bradford for the past six years.