ONE of Britain's richest men has honoured an East Lancashire firm.

The Duke of Westminster presented Technology Solutions of Rawtenstall with their Investors in People award.

The nine-year-old firm designs and installs close circuit television cameras and access control systems for councils, hospitals and businesses. "IIP gave us a training framework which has led us to focus on the training needs of our staff," said Steve Parry, director.

The firm asked the Duke to present the award because of his interest in North West business.

He is pictured with Mr Parry (left) and Mark Price, chief executive of East Lancashire Training and Enterprise Council.