A Darlington accountancy firm is celebrating the achievements of two of its team members who have recently been successful in their accountancy examinations.

John Woolnough, from Eaglescliffe, and Kevin Shotton, from Washington, have excelled in their examinations, which take them one step closer to becoming members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Mr Woolnough has completed the professional stage of the examinations.

Mr Shotton, who joined the Darlington firm last summer, passed the first two examinations, which means he can go on to the professional stage.