ANDREW PLAYLE has swapped the paradise island of Bermuda to work at Dickinson Dees, in Newcastle.

Having spent the past two years with Appleby Spurling Hunter, in Bermuda, he decided to hang up his beach towel and head for Tyneside.

The 36-year-old joins the law firm as an associate in the private client department. He will be dealing with all aspects of private capital, from trusts to tax planning.

He said: "I planned to work in Bermuda for two years and on my return, decided not to settle back in Leeds or move to London. I was immediately impressed by the vibrancy and cultural diversity of the North-East and I am looking forward to making it my home."