The Harrison and Hetherington Group, Carlisle, (H & H) has reported record profits for the first six months of the year to the end of December 2009.

Profit before tax of £872,000 was up £418,000 on the previous year, with turnover up 12% at £5,054,000 during the six months.

During the period the average share price rose to £13.70. The interim dividend recommended remains at 6.5p per share and will be paid on the of April 23 to those on the register at April 1, 2010.