The co-owner of a small, independent shop which has just reopened has praised his co-owner and wife for doing a “fantastic job” on the design of the new and expanded premises.

After nearly 30 years at 29 Regent Parade, Rich Towers-Forth said Phase 4 computer shop’s customers had already said what a great decision it was to move next door to the more spacious number 28.

But the success of the relocation, said Rich, was down to the good design skills and good taste of his partner Hayley.

"Our new location gives us more space for repairs, custom-built PCs and accessories while keeping the same friendly service and team customers already know,” he said.

A bigger and better space - Phase 4 Computers' co-owner Rich Towers-Forth inside the new version of the shop. (Picture Graham Chalmers)

placeholder image — A bigger and better space - Phase 4 Computers' co-owner Rich Towers-Forth inside the new version of the shop. (Picture Graham Chalmers)

"Everyone has said how fantastic the new shop looks inside but they shouldn’t be thanking me, it’s all Hayley’s hard work and talent.”

After being established in 1996, Phase 4 Computers has won itself the reputation of being “Harrogate’s leading independent PC specialists”.

Such has been their increasing success, the co-owners were finalists in this year’s prestigious UK Tech Awards and also organise their own annual Odyssey Video Games and Toy Festival at Harrogate’s Old Swan Hotel which attracted 1,000 visitors.

The long-standing business had been at the same address on Regent Parade for the last 20 years before the move.