TWO law firms have joined forces.

Haworth & Nuttall, which has offices in Accrington, Blackburn and Great Harwood, has merged with Accrington's oldest law practice Whitaker, Pratt & Hudson.

Following the amalgamation Martin Heyes, 40, of Oswaldtwistle, becomes a Haworth & Nuttall partner and legal executive Tony Wilde, 49, of Preston, also joins the Haworth & Nuttall team.

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