RAWTENSTALL law firm Mulderrigs has been awarded the Law Society's LEXCEL mark of excellence for the fifth year running.

Managing director Paul Mulderrig, who is also the president of the Rossendale Chamber of Commerce, said: "This award means that we can be trusted, we speak in plain English and stick to our word when it comes to fees.

"We are currently the only solicitors in Rossendale to receive the award."

Independent assessors checking everything from the time it takes to return calls, to clarity of information about fees.

The Bank Street firm specialises in commercial and residential conveyancing as well as personal injury claims.