HEREFORD-based energy brokers Utility Helpline has been crowned the West Midlands Regional Consultancy of the Year at Energy Live News’ TELCA Awards Show in London.

The team picked up the prize at a lively awards show that attracted more than 600 third-party intermediaries (TPIs), brokers, consultants and suppliers from across the UK.

Utility Helpline’s energy manager, Richard Bonelle said: "We are delighted to have been recognised with this regional award, especially in a part of the country with so many excellent TPIs.

"We were also incredibly pleased to be shortlisted for the national Energy Consultancy of the Year award and although we missed out this year, I know that we will make an even stronger bid for 2018."