STUDENTS from Matt Fiddes Martial Arts, based in Great Sankey, competed in the annual British Championships in Swindon and came back with a seven medal haul.

More than 350 competitors from all over the UK took part in the event which was also attended by Michael Jackson's former bodyguard.

Gold medals were handed out to Noah Peters and Charlotte Pennington, silver for Ines Starbuck and Joe Allen and bronze medals for Olivia Pennington and Caitlin Moore.