STOCKBROKER James Preston is the youngest at one of the oldest!

James, 25, who has been appointed manager at James Brearley & Sons' Blackburn office, is the youngest branch manager in the group.

He previously worked on the dealing desk at the firm's Blackpool head office. The firm, which also has an office in Burnley, is this year celebrating its 80th anniversary.

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