THE Prince's Trust has appointed its first development worker for the Bolton and Bury area.

Carolyn Brooks' appointment is intended to add local focus to the youth charity's work, providing disadvantaged young people with better chances to learn new skills and get into work.

The 28-year-old, who has previous business development experience with the Trust, said: "There are so many young people in the Bolton and Bury area who are not aware of the opportunities that we can provide. I want to use my new role to change all that.

"I feel I have an advantage as I am based locally, and I also fall into the age range of the young people we work with."