BUS firm Stagecoach has appointed a new managing director for its Cumbria and North Lancashire operations.

Current Stagecoach North East operations director Matthew Cranwell, 34, will take on the role from September 1 from Nigel Winter, who will move into the same job in South Wales.

Mr Cranwell said: "I am delighted to be taking on this role and I look forward to working with the Stagecoach team in Cumbria and North Lancashire to continue delivering high-quality, affordable bus travel, strong partnership working and excellent customer service for the millions of people that rely on our services every day.”