Inventive students have shown their flair for business by coming top in a countywide competition.

Top invention - students Chris Johnson and William Shields, of Harwich School's sixth form. Picture: NIGEL BROWN (40466-1)

Sixth-formers Chris Johnson and William Shields won praise from judges with their idea for a paint-balling arena.

The entrepreneurs, who go to Harwich School's sixth form, came first in the contest to design a business plan.

Organisers of the competition said the idea of building a paint-balling facility in a run-down area of Harwich was "highly original and enterprising".

Both Chris and William were presented with £100 during a presentation at the sixth form centre on Thursday.

Published Monday, January 17, 2005

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