THIRTY new coach driving jobs are to be created by a leading travel group.

Fraser Eagle's coach division is recruiting drivers to work from its £2 million purpose-built premises at Shuttleworth Mead Business Park, Padiham.

Its search for new drivers is prompted by a steady increase in demand for the company's services.

The company's workforce will rise to more than 90 once the drivers have been recruited.

Ken Savage, group managing director, said: "2003 has all the signs of being a record year for Fraser Eagle.

"We're looking to employ courteous and professional drivers as soon as possible.

"We're growing a great team of drivers here who appreciate the values that follow with us being a local family-owned company."

Fraser Eagle vehicles are used for coach and air holidays throughout the UK and Europe.