BURY man Richard Morle has scooped a young professional award.

Richard, who works for Brewin Dolphin Securities in their Manchester office, has won the Young Stockbroker category at the annual Manchester Young Professional Awards held at The Lowry Hotel.

The 26-year-old, of Royal Avenue, Seedfield, works as a business process analyst. Within his role, he is tasked with improving operational efficiencies across the company's 34 branches. Richard has successfully led a drive for improvement throughout the Brewin Dolphin Group.

Company director Robert Race, who nominated Richard for the award, said: "Richard has become an integral part of the team."