WITHAM TAGB Taekwondo Club emerged as county champions as the local TAGB clubs staged the first Essex Interclub tournament.

Around 100 sudents from Braintree, Chelmsford, Colchester, Danbury, Southend, Wickford and Witham were taking part, with the Witham club claiming 30 medals to come out on top and become the inaugural Essex champions.

Club instructor Carly Victor said: "It was a great achievement for everyone connected to the club.

"All the students have worked really hard and everyone came back with a medal and a smile."

To add to the club's success, one of Witham Taekwondo Club's longest-serving students, Matt Clark, will be competing at the World Championships next month in Birmingham after being made an England team member.

Anyone who would like more information about joining Witham Taekwondo can contact Victor by email at withamtaekwondo@aol.co.uk or on 07769 152330.