HONOURS have been distributed at the WTTL Motor Industry College, based in Devizes.

David Chambers, 22, of Wootton Bassett, was awarded the accolade of most outstanding progress during 2001.

His colleague Simon Chanin, of Dauntsey, Chippenham, was awarded the Body Repair/Refinishing Student of 2001.

David is employed by Richard Blackford and hit the headlines in the Evening Advertiser when we told the story of how he pulled his life around following a car crash which left him with severe head injuries.

Simon was formerly employed by Tom Gallagher Van Centre.

Pete Vowles, Head of Automotive Studies at WTTL, said: "All the award winners were very worthy recipients."