A BURNLEY firm of chartered accountants has taken over two neighbouring practices.

Ashworth Moulds, of Nicholas Street, has absorbed the Colne firm of Stansfield Westmore and the Rawtenstall practice of Chris Harrison.

While Mr Harrison will continue to work from his Rawtenstall offices the staff and clients of the Colne firm will move to Burnley.

Ashworth Moulds was founded in 1926 making it one of the region's longest established accountancy practices.

The new organisation will have a staff of 30.