BETTYS and Taylors of Harrogate has been honoured for the constructive way in which it treats its staff.

The chain of tea rooms was hailed at a ceremony at Bradford's Cedar Court Hotel for holding Investors in People (IIP) status since the scheme was launched in 1991.

Guest speaker, Ian McMillan, the Yorkshire poet, presented 14-year awards to Shepherd Construction, of York, and Claro Precision Engineering, of Knaresborough.