Banbury building firm Morgan Ashursthas appointed Jenny Taylor as business development director.

Ms Taylor, 55, who lives in Wallingford, will be responsible for the strategic development of Morgan the company's operations throughout the Thames Valley.

Beginning her career as a trainee estimator, she brings 30 years experience to her new post.

She said: "I hope to bring my experience to help us develop the business with an emphasis on developing long-term relationships with clients in the education, health, defence, industrial, commercial, retail, leisure and transport markets."