LONG-serving employee Emma Day, who began working at Skipton-based hair, beauty and nail salon Sexton & Co 16 years ago, has taken over from founder Tom Sexton who has gone out to pursue a new career around his passion for horses.

“I’m delighted to become the new owner of Sexton & Co - Tom presented me with a fantastic opportunity and I simply couldn’t say no,” said Emma.

“Sexton & Co has been established since December 2003 and has a large, loyal customer base.

“I have a number of exciting plans for the business, but my first priority is to build on the salon’s beauty offering, extending its services and expanding the hairdressing team.”

Sexton & Co is located in High Corn Mill,