YORK-based independent travel agency Quartz Travel has been named by the industry as the top regional travel agency in the whole of the north of England.

The Heworth Road agency was chosen by travel operator Travel2, which organised the awards and British Airways, which sponsored the event, for its sales figures, growth, attention to detail and customer service, said boss Paul Smith.

He said: “I’m over the moon. We’re having champagne in the office and I’d like to thank all our customers who have made this possible.”