YORK dog-sitting business owner Helena Bramma said she was delighted after the Barking Mad brand won the national CBI Amazon #GrowingBusinessAwards in London.

The judges, appointed by RealBusiness, said: “The Barking Mad team have demonstrated stand-out passion and enthusiasm for the marketplace they have all but created.”

Local franchisee Ms Bramma said: “It’s been an amazing year for us and we’re delighted to claim a national business accolade, at a leading ceremony in central London.

“A massive thank-you to all those who are part of the Barking Mad community and have joined our success story, supporting us over the years. We couldn’t have done it without you.”

The awards, backed by the CBI, recognise SMEs and entrepreneurial success. The 2016 event received nominations from more than 500 SMEs.