UP to 40 new jobs could be created over the next two years at a Harrogate care company.

Apple Home Care, which provides services for elderly people, hopes to expand.

It recently received approval from the national regulator, the Care Quality Commission.

Paulsimon Robinson, who has been with the company for more than 15 years, said: “We are delighted that after much hard work and planning we have received approval from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).’’