A TRAVEL agency has been named as one of the best in the country for the second year running.

The Tiptree branch of the East of England Co-op has been named as one of the top five high street agencies in the region.

It has also been shortlisted for the Travel Trade Gazette’s list of the best agents in the UK and Ireland.

Lisa Lightly, manager of the branch at Asda, in Church Road, Tiptree, said: “We’re so proud to have been shortlisted for the second consecutive year.

“Last year the community really got behind us, sending us cards and flowers to wish us luck.

“To be chosen as one of just five travel agents in the East of England is such an honour – if we make it on to the Top 50 list, it will be an incredible achievement for the team.”

More than 900 agencies put themselves forward for the 2018 list.