A WORCESTER self storage firm has been recognised as the best in the country and will now go head to head with the best in Europe.

Stock N Lock in Weir Lane, Lower Wick topped the best UK facility of the year category at the Self Storage Association UK awards dinner at the Hotel du Vin in Birmingham. It now qualifies for the Pan European finals, which are held over two days in October in Amsterdam.

The firm's managing director Charles Rodway and business manager Anne Hutson received the UK trophy from the industry’s association president Rennie Schafer.

Miss Hutson said: "It’s fabulous to win this award. It’s not just about having a successful business model and a great building, but it’s also judged on how our customers have rated our performance and the service we’ve provided over the year. So yes, we’re very happy!”

Mr Rodway added: "To be recognised by industry ‘greats’, such as Big Yellow and SafeStore, is really quite humbling. I simply can’t praise the team enough. They are what sets us apart from the rest.”