A SECRETARY from Salisbury has been selected to represent her country at the European Senior Badminton Championships in Portugal.

Nicola Robertson, pictured, who works at accountancy firm Smith & Williamson, will be representing England for the second year running this month.

She said: “I am really proud and happy to have gained a place on the team once again as the competition for a place at these Championships is really tough.”

“I am very excited to be going to Portugal, and hope to make everyone proud.”

Robertson has played badminton all her life and competes in tournaments across the country and in Salisbury leagues.