MORE than 500 small ducks took part in the "best ever" Durrington Duck Race following the 33 Business Ducks who also fought out a gruelling race to the finish.

The race helped raise more than £800 for charity.

Organisers thanked sponsors, all of those who bought ducks and the Durrington Swimming Pool for supplying the life savers.

Kevin Heath was the top placed business winner with AM Autotech and Jack of Jordans Estate Agents rounding off the top three.