A SOLICITORS' firm has expanded its Keighley office as part of a centralisation programme.

Makin Dixon has shut its Skipton outlet and moved two of the three staff to the Cavendish Street branch.

Eight people are now employed in Keighley.

The firm has also relocated staff to other branches from former offices in Harrogate and Todmorden.

"It is a major priority to ensure these changes cause as little disruption to clients as possible and we continue to provide the high level of service that characterises our brand," said managing partner Caroline Makin.

"We were losing the friendly feel of the organisation and the close-knit working environment that we find most rewarding. The relocation of three branches will allow us to concentrate our efforts centrally."

The firm has a total workforce of about 60.