Owner of Calverley newsagents which was transformed for BBC drama The Syndicate thanks community

Calverley News was taken over by owner Nilesh Chhaganlal Mistry 48, in 2018 with his wife Preeti, son Jai and daughter Ujjaini.

Since then, it has become a community hub in the area, providing locally sourced products.

Nilesh, speaking to the Yorkshire Evening Post, said he was amazed to be approached by a location scout for major BBC drama The Syndicate in the summer of 2020.

The fourth series of The Syndicate – written by Kay Mellor, who previously created dramas Band Of Gold, Fat Friends and In The Club – was a six-part “cat-and-mouse” thriller, set between Yorkshire and Monaco.

Believing it would be a 'fantastic' opportunity for his shop and customers, Nilesh agreed for the premises to be a potential location to feature in the series.

Much to his delight, Kay Mellor and her crew visited the shop to look at the sustainability for filming.

Just weeks later, Nilesh was called and told the shop had been chosen to feature in the drama.

The show has been on air for the past few months - with many Calverley residents tuning in to try and spot the shop featuring.

Nilesh told the YEP filming had been an "experience" for the shop and community to be involved with.

He said many Leeds residents had recognised the shop following the BBC drama.