A VETERAN television and radio star turned out to help launch the 11th Test Valley Business Awards.

Just a Minute host Nicholas Parsons CBE was on hand at The Potters Heron in Ampfield to kick off the 2015 awards, which will celebrate the best businesses across the district.

The 91-year-old compered the launch event, which also featured speeches from business people across the Test Valley.

There are a number of different categories to enter for next year’s awards, including Employer of the Year, the Innovation and Technology Award and the New Business of the Year Award.

Nominations for the 2015 awards are now open. Visit tvbawards.org.uk/awards-2015 to find out more.