A Carlisle businesswoman said she’s ‘overwhelmed’ to have reached a six-year milestone.

Sarah Byers, owner of Classic Pizza in Longtown, thanked all her customers and staff for making the business what it is today.

She wrote on Facebook: “I can’t even begin to find the words for how grateful I am to each and every customer and the support you all give me year after year.

“Also, a massive shoutout to my amazing team, you guys are the best.”

She added that there’s ‘absolutely no stopping’ her and what she has planned to come in the next few years, and that she ‘might have to treat the staff’.

Speaking to the News and Star, she said she is ‘just overwhelmed’ to have made it this far, given the ongoing cost of living crisis.

“My mum was the one who initially helped me out, and she’s just always pushing me along.

“I’m thankful for the ongoing support from customers, a lot of whom are regulars because if it wasn't for them, we wouldn't be in business six years later.

“I also want to thank my husband for his continued support.”

Ms Byers said she plans to buy the building she’s running the takeaway from, having been offered it from her landlord about a month ago.

“It would be stupid if I said no,” she said.

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