A KEIGHLEY travel agency has a new team at the helm.

Kate Coward has been appointed manager at Althams Travel, in Low Street, and Simone Hill assistant manager.

The branch has also taken on an apprentice, Lauren Smith.

Kate, 30, has worked in the travel industry since leaving school 14 years ago and joined Althams as a travel advisor in 2008.

"This is the next step in my career and I'm really looking forward to developing my new role – training staff and building upon the fantastic business we already have in place," she said.

"We have a strong and talented team which is fully committed to offering exceptional levels of customer service and advice."

Eddie Starkie, managing director of Althams Travel, said he was delighted with the new-look management team.

"Both Kate and Simone know the industry extremely well," he added.

"Their skills will be invaluable in training our apprentices and helping to drive the business forward as we approach the winter season."