The owner of a mid-Suffolk business has dedicated a top award to her late mum who always dreamed of running a cafe.

Having recently undergone a complete refurbishment and relaunch, Cafe 24 at Stonham Barns Park was crowned Suffolk's best in the England Business Awards. 

The ceremony was held at the Raddison Blue Hotel at London Stansted Airport on Saturday, October 12. 

Owner Sarah Shaw achieved the dream of her late mother, Pam Hayes, to own and run a cafe. 

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Speaking about the award win, Ms Shaw said: "It's such amazing news. It's so overwhelming. I am so proud of my team and of everything we have done together to be announced as winners in this category.

"I put this cafe together as a tribute to my mum who was my role model and inspiration. She was a home baking enthusiast and very much a people person. 

"It is a dream to be able to follow in her footsteps and do what she wanted to do. 

"This award is for my lovely mum. We did it!"

Cafe 24 serves freshly made cakes and savoury classics from paninis to Sunday roasts.