A LOCAL business is celebrating the expansion of its offices.

Blackwell Bate Accountancy and Tax firm has taken over more space in Fore Street, Saltash, after taking on four new employees in the last few months.

And it welcomed local business people, existing clients and the Mayor of Saltash, Colin Oakes, to its expansion launch.

During the evening Blackwell Bate, which is set to recruit more staff next year, raised £165 for the company's chosen charity, Help for Heroes.