LANGLEYS Solicitors has promoted Andrew Cragg to lead its medical law team.

Mr Cragg takes on the role from Sally-Ann Robinson, who retires this month after more than 30 years with the law firm, and will continue to act as a consultant for the firm.

Mr Cragg is a partner in medical law and has worked at Langleys for almost 10 years. He has already achieved recognition of his expertise by attaining membership of both the AvMA (Action against Medical Accidents) and The Law Society’s specialist clinical negligence panels. He is also acknowledged in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 as a specialist in preventable suicides.

A YORK city centre hotel has appointed an experienced housekeeper to ensure its 125 bedrooms and public rooms all receive four star treatment.

Istvan Nemes, who began his hospitality career in the city in 2004, has taken up the position of housekeeper manager at the recently refurbished four star, Best Western Monkbar Hotel, where he will lead a team of 20.

Previous to joining the Monkbar, Mr Nemes, who has a BTEC in Business Enterprise, was head housekeeper at the nearby Dean Court Hotel, having previously been deputy housekeep at Hotel 53.

Graham Usher, general manager of the Monkbar Hotel, said: "Following our hotel refurbishment, it is vital to have a strong housekeeping team in place, one that will help ensure a superb costumer experience. That is why Istvan’s appointment is key to our future success."

YORKSHIRE renewable energy firm Earthmill has expanded its specialist carbon heat and power (CHP) team with the appointment of a new heating design engineer.

Nigel Farr has joined the business to focus on Earthmill’s newest area of expertise which delivers renewable energy to farms and businesses across Yorkshire, Cheshire and Mid and North Wales.

Mr Farr has relocated to Yorkshire from Cornwall to take up the position with Earthmill based in Wetherby. Originally from Doncaster, he has 27 years’ engineering experience, including five years in the renewables sector, working for environmental technology businesses including South West-based Eco Nrg.

Steve Milner, Earthmill managing director, said: "Although still relatively new to the UK market, CHP is taking off fast, particularly among high energy consumers such as pig and poultry farmers.

"As the CHP side of the business grows we expect to be making further hires and will be on the look out for candidates with the right renewables industry skills and experience that will help us meet customers’ demand for expert advice and installation."