TWO employees who started as apprentices at Torver-based Lakeland Landrover are both celebrating 25 years at the firm.

Lee Tarr and Martin Preston joined the company in June 1990 coming straight from school.

Paul Smith, head of business, said: "They have both served recognised Land Rover apprenticeships and rose through the ranks with Lee becoming work shop controller and Martin senior technician. Between them they have a wealth of experience and have worked on every type of Land Rover vehicle during their careers."

To commemorate the milestone the pair have been presented with a wrist watch.