A flood of entries for a gardens and allotments competition meant judging had to be held over two days.

Littlehampton Town Council's Garden and Allotments Competition attracted a record number of entries from local residents.

This year's panel of judges included town mayor David Dyball.

John Singleton, chairman of the council's allotment working party, said: "I am delighted the competition has attracted a record number of entrants this year.

"I want to thank everyone who took part for their hard work and commitment to producing such beautiful gardens and for supporting their town."

Pauline Shanahan, of Chippers Rest Home, won first prize in the communal garden category - the fourth year running she has taken the title.

Victor Holmes, of Grand Avenue, also a winner from last year, gained second prizes in the patio garden and front garden under 20ft by 40ft categories, third prize in the back garden under 20ft by 40ft category and second place in the allotments category.

For the second year running Tony Hall, of Harebell Close, scooped first prize in the patio garden category.

Norman Davis, of Gosden Road, won first prize in the front garden over 20ft by 40ft category for the third year running.

The Arun View pub scooped top prize in the commercial category for the second year running.

Two new entrants both gained first prizes - William Mann, of Wick farm Road, gained first prize in the front garden under 20ft by 40ft category.

Also scooping a first top place was Kenneth Strange, of Timberleys, in the back garden under 20ft by 40ft class.

Two new entrants, William Kitchen, of Hampton Court, River Road, gained third place in the patio garden category and Yvonne Betts, of Parkside Avenue, came third in the back garden over 20ft by 40ft class.

Another new entrant, Nora Gent, of The Winter Knoll, came second in the front garden over 20ft by 40ft category.

Ronald Clear, of Lundy Close, was another of last year's winners who did well for the second year running.

This year he won the back garden over 20ft by 40ft category.

The Mayor's Innovative Cup was awarded to Eunice Sampson, of Wick Street, for what the judges described as a very creative garden.

Once again top spot in the allotments category went to Derek Bly, taking his tally to seven wins in a row.

Other winners included Mary Morris, of Maltravers Drive, in the backgarden over 20ft by 40ft.

Second place in the communal garden category went to Roy Alderton, of Norfolk Gardens East, and third place went to Pam Evans of Regency Court nursing home in South Terrace.

Third place in the front garden under 20ft by 40ft class went to Barry Duncan and Madeline Tagg, of Norfolk Gardens.

Susan Shepherd, of Colebrook Road, was second for her back garden under 20ft by 40ft.