Chelsea Flower Show: Dorset florist champions local blooms

A florist has described being "thrilled and excited" to be in the running for Florist of the Year at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Angela Turner, who runs a floral design school in Ferndown, Dorset, has worked with a Hampshire grower to source flowers for her exhibit.

Ms Turner said she used British blooms where possible, rather than imports, to support local businesses and because the flowers offered “wonderful scent and character”.

She said she was “very honoured” to be among 10 people selected to take part in the competition.