A COSMETICS worker from Stockton enjoyed a glittering dinner with entrepreneur Richard Branson to thank her for her hard-work.

Chris Hughff, a Virgin cosmetics manager, attended the event at the Landmark Hotel in London, which was hosted by Sir Richard and his wife, Joan.

Ms Hughff was one of only a few consultants and managers invited by the couple to show their appreciation.

She said: "I am completely over the moon. It was a fantastic night.

"It wasn't long ago that I thought that it was almost impossible to have a good job and make sure my family came first but here I am, dining with the boss at a five-star hotel as a thank you just for doing a job I love."