A husband and wife have been given a top award for their excellence in helping businesses and homes recover from accidents such as fire and floods.

Disaster recovery specialist Rainbow International has given a Leigh-based business, led by Stephen and Susan White, its Franchisee of the Month award.

Rainbow International specialises in restoring homes and businesses following fire, flood or accidental damage, as well as providing a domestic and commercial carpet and upholstery cleaning service.

Mr and Mrs White have built up their business in just three years, creating 14 jobs at the firm's offices in Manchester Road, Leigh, providing restoration and cleaning services to homes and businesses in Leigh, Urmston, Salford, Swinton and Radcliffe.

Mrs White said: "We could not have achieved it without the hard work and commitment from our staff."

Rainbow International is part of the Texas-based Dwyer Group, which supports 1,200 franchisees in 24 countries.