THE managing director of a business that won the top honour in last year's Vale Royal Business Awards is encouraging firms to enter this year's event.

John Taylor, of PROjEN PLC in Winnington Lane, said their success in last year's awards was a fantastic achievement for the company and staff.

He said: "We have won awards before but this is a local award. People feel proud. It is something they can see in their local newspaper as well."

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