WELLINGTON cloth manufacturer Fox Brothers has taken on its first full time apprentices for many years.

Rhys Grant, 20, who lives close to Tonedale Mill, has been appointed as a full-time apprentice having successfully completed work experience.

And Robert Kennedy, 24, a graduate of fashion and textiles, will be splitting his time and training between Fox Brothers and Jack Wills, the British lifestyle clothing brand.

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