The annual search for the borough’s best sausage ended in a tie, as two Twickenham butchers jointly took home the crown last weekend.

Bruce’s Butchers, in Staines Road and Armstrong’s Family Butchers, in St Margarets Road were both awarded Richmond’s Best Banger award by public vote.

They received their awards at a ceremony in Twickenham’s Diamond Jubilee Gardens on Sunday, June 26, which also featured a circus workshop and a face-painting stall.

Italian restaurant A Cena, of Richmond Road, Twickenham, took home third prize in the competition, which was sponsored by Twickenham Riverside Trust.

Councillor Pamela Fleming, the cabinet member for environment, business and community, said: “The sun was shining, and the sausages tasty.

“It was great to see everyone enjoying themselves and enjoying the excellent local bangers.

“Congratulations to our joint winners – a first for the competition – and all the entrants who helped to make such a fantastic event.”