A firm started in a boss's back bedroom has really taken off.

White Rose Dry-Chem is a franchise from the Dry-Chem group which was started in the home of Martin Beanlands after he retired from the RAF.

Mr Beanlands, originally from Ilkley, quickly built up the business and it is now based in premises in Steeton and has just won a major award.

The firm has been named as the Chem-Dry Franchise of the Year for the North - an award won after competing against hundreds of other franchisees.

The company, which is a carpet and upholstery cleaner, won the award because of its outstanding business performance.

Mr Beanland's firm now operates three franchise areas, runs four commercial vehicles and employs four full-time staff.

The business covers West Yorkshire and parts of North Yorkshire. Martin and his team would like to thank all their customers for helping them achieve this recognition.