A KEIGHLEY company has been named one of the UK's top family businesses.

Simply Better Events has reached the national finals of the Red Ribbon Awards, which recognise the contribution to the economy of enterprising family firms.

"We're thrilled to be a finalist in our 15th anniversary year," said managing director Rob Woodhead.

"We have grown considerably over the past decade-and-a-half but we remain true to the family values we set out with."

Simply Better Events creates and stages live events for clients including the Skipton Building Society, Maplin, First Direct and Provident Financial.

The awards ceremony takes place at Wembley Stadium in July.

Amalia Brightley-Gillott, director of the Red Ribbon Awards, said: "This year we've seen more nominations than ever before.

"I'm always astounded by how many exciting, innovative and entrepreneurial businesses are out there.

"These awards are about recognising those businesses, the real engine room of Britain's economy."