LAURA Durston, a former pupil of Lewtrenchard Primary and Okehampton College, recently graduated from the University of Brighton.
Laura achieved a First Class (Honours) degree in Building Surveying after completing a four year course, including a sandwich year working in Plymouth. She also gained awards for her excellence in the first and final year.
Laura has now started her career with the architectural and building surveying firm of Kendall Kingscott in Exeter. Laura is the daughter of Chris and Carol Durston.