Five staff members at Harrison and Hetherington receive their Long-Service Award after reaching a total of 170 years of experience.
Both Heather Pritchard and John Clarke mark 40 years, and David Holliday, Alan Threlkeld, and Michael Styth ring in 30 years of service.
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