ACCOUNTANCY firm Clive Owen and Company has appointed two new team members at its Durham offices.

STUART LOUGH and LEANNE EMBLETON are part-qualified and have joined the office at Aykley Heads.

Mr Lough previously worked as an accounts assistant at another North-East accountancy practice.

He hopes to complete his studies and qualify as a certified chartered accountant this year.

Ms Embleton hopes to complete her exams later this year to become a chartered accountant.