APRIL TAPPING has been appointed account executive at Newcastle public relations company Uniquethinking.

The 22-year-old graduated from Newcastle University with a BA in applied communications.

Working at the company's offices in Newcastle, she will promote a number of national and local companies, including The National Trust, The Officers Club, The National Lottery and The Gusto Group.

April is from Sheffield.

Uniquethinking managing director Sam Hook said: "April is already proving to be a valuable member of the company. The enthusiasm and new ideas she is bringing to our growing team of independent PR specialists are already proving to be valuable assets to us and our clients."