A BUSINESS boss is celebrating the expansion of his accountancy firm.

Launched in 2016, Lyons Watson Accountants – which offers financial management and business support services to North-East firms – has grown quickly.

It has now moved to bigger premises in Darlington’s Business Central development, giving the firm the opportunity for further expansion in the future.

Owner Nick Lyons said described the expansion as “highly significant” for his business, adding: “The new office is a big step forward.

“It gives us the room we need to welcome a new member of staff and we’re excited to bring clients to it.

“We like to meet with them regularly to build close relationships so it’s great to be able to have the extra office space to host these meetings.”

Being from the town himself, Mr Lyons said it had been important for him to retain a business presence in Darlington, adding: “I’ve always wanted to be based in Darlington so we were delighted to have the opportunity to grow within Business Central."