A BURNLEY man has been appointed to the board of a communications firm.

Andrew Henderson, 28, of Fairways Drive, has been promoted to commercial director for Lanway, an IT and telecoms firm based in the Network 65 industrial estate, Burnley.

Mr Henderson joined the firm as a 17-year-old and has worked his way up as well as completing a degree in purchasing and supply chain management.

In his new role he will be responsible for helping to implement the firm's new growth strategy.