TWO Bolton men have qualified as chartered accountants with a local firm.

Richard Massey and Jordan Bolton have completed three-year training contracts at Bolton accounting firm Warings.

Mr Massey attended the Deane School and North Bolton Sixth Form College before studying at the University of Manchester where he was awarded his degree in mathematics, before joining Warings in 2000.

Mr Bolton attended St Bede's RC High School and St Mary's College in Blackburn before starting his training at Warings.