SOMERSET-based Paralympic triple gold medallist Debbie Criddle has been honoured with a civic reception.

The rider, who trains at the Conquest Riding Centre, near Taunton, was presented with gifts by West Somerset District Council chairman, Cllr Angela Palmer.

At the reception, held at Halsway Manor last Thursday, Mrs Palmer presented the 38-year-old Clatworthy resident with glassware and a framed photo of Debbie on her horse Figaro IX taken in Athens.

For the full story, see this week's Somerset County Gazette.