Aberystwyth's storms 'resilience' scoops it an award 16 November 2014 Last updated at 12:55 The "resilience" shown by a mid Wales town in the aftermath of last winter's storms has won it an award. Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, has been named best town in the UK by a panel of architects, planners and developers. Its main contenders were Bury, West Sussex, and Beverley, East Yorkshire. "The town's resilience in recovering from the winter storms exemplifies how its people are passionate about their home," Tim Challans of the Urbanism Awards said. We were very impressed with how Aberystwyth defies all the apparent disadvantages of its isolated location to be a successful seaside resort and popular university town. It was a revelation to discover how its stunning location is reinforced by fine buildings, the cultural facilities of the university and the wonderful collections of the National Library of Wales.