A BAND of volunteers who work to protect communities across West Somerset from flooding has scooped a top award.

West Somerset Flood Group, set up two years ago, won the Prince of Wales Award for its tireless work in harnessing community effort and making a practical difference in the district.

Presented by the Royal Bath and West of England Society and the Duchy of Cornwall, the award recognises community groups that have made a difference to their communities in an innovative and sustainable way.

West Somerset Flood Group is made up of 14 towns and parishes and one local flood group which works to make their communities safer from flooding.

Representatives from the group attended the award ceremony at the Royal Bath and West Show along with the four other finalists from across the region.