PAUL Covell has been appointed sales director at Rawtenstall-based First Business Support.

Paul, 46, joins husband and wife owners of the firm John and Yvonne Malley on the board.

First Business Support offers companies specialist help with matters like employment law and health and safety.

Paul was previously sales manager at the firm and will now head up a national sales division incorporating its new southern operation in West Byfleet.

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