BOSSES at an award-winning cider maker that has a Stourport production site are celebrating after scooping more prestigious gongs.

Aston Manor took home five medals and one diploma of excellence for their mainstream and premium ciders at the British Bottlers Institute (BBI) Awards.

This latest success brings their 2015 awards haul to 15 and puts them well on track to beat their record of 17 won last year.

The BBI Awards is a global competition that acknowledges excellence in both flavour and packaging.

Aston Manor scooped two Gold Medals for Kingstone Press Wild Berry and Friels First Press Vintage in 330ml cans.

Three Silver medals were awarded to Kingstone Press Classic Apple and Friels First Press Vintage in 500ml bottles as well as the new Friels mini-keg. The premium Knights Malvern Oak received a Diploma of Excellence.

Chief executive Gordon Johncox said: “2016 was a fantastic year for us in terms of product and business awards and we look set to exceed that this year.

“After several years of investment in both our production facilities and product development, we are pleased to see how international recognition is supporting the excellent reputation we feel is merited given the quality of our operations and of our people.”