AN independent law firm will open in a market town next week.

Calder Meynell LLP will begin trading above Northallerton Estate Agents, in the town’s High Street, on Wednesday.

The firm is being set up by solicitor Kerri Calder, of Kirkby Fleetham, and legal executive Howard Meynell, from Thirsk.

The pair were previously colleagues at another law firm.

Calder Meynell will deal with a range of cases, including wills, probate, property and family law.

Mrs Calder said: "We will handle all manner of high street law, with the exception of crime and personal injury.

"We will offer traditional services, at competitive rates, and the client will always come first."