A WASTE collection and disposal company based in Newton Aycliffe has won a national award.

Automotive Waste Solutions (AWS), of St Cuthbert's Way, secured the Motor Trader Environment award at a ceremony at London's Grosvenor House Hotel.

The awards have been held for 15 years and are considered the Oscars of the motor trading industry.

The panel awarded the trophy to AWS for its environmentally-friendly approach to dealing with automotive waste.

The company's commercial director, Graham Gibson, said: "This award means a great deal to myself and my team and is the culmination of many years of hard work."