DAVID Harris-Heffer has achieved his lifetime ambition - three times over.

David has always wanted to run his own business and now he's taken the reins at the Vodafone store, in Fore Street, Taunton.

He is also the company's franchise partner in Yeovil, while the Vodafone store in Clarks Village, Street, comes under his management from the start of next month.

When he's not providing in-store customer support, David plans to visit schools, colleges and hospitals to offer digital connectivity support and advice.

He said: "I am incredibly excited and privileged to become a Vodafone partner for my local area.

"Having lived and worked in the South West for over 20 years, I have a true understanding of how vital the high street is to local communities and to people of all ages.

"We already have great team members in our stores, all locally based.

"But, we are also in the process of recruiting within each local community.

"These are exciting times for Vodafone and the people of Somerset, I am sure the best is yet to come."