A RIVERSIDE town in Worcestershire has been named as one of the UK's best places to live.

Upton is the only place in the county to feature in the Sunday Times 2017 Best Places to Live guide.

Cllr Tim Dance, mayor of Upton, said: "It's a great honour. I already knew it was a great place to live in.

"It's fantastic for the town and might even attract a few more tourists.

"We are a riverside town with unique shops and flower displays in the summer.

"When you see the old church tower coming in, it oozes character. Hopefully we make the list again next year."

The guide will be published on Sunday.