The winger was instrumental in Thornaby`s promotion last season and his form didn`t go unnoticed as he was rewarded by the league at the end of the campaign.

Howes told https://billinghamtownfc.net: “I’m gutted to have left Thornaby but I’m ready for a new challenge and the opportunity to sign for Billingham was too good to turn down. I was impressed with the set-up and I’m looking forward to meeting the fans.”

Howes joins Billingham Synthonia trio, defender James Frazer and forwards Kallum Hannah and Connor Smith and Marske United midfielder David Hillerby in moving to Bedford Terrace.

Frazer, 18, is a precocious talent and won the player of the year award during his first and only season to date at Billingham Synthonia along with the fans award.

Hannah, 29, was a prolific scorer during his days at Stockton Town and bagged 16 goals before last Christmas for Synners.

Smith, 21, scored 11 goals for Synners last season, mainly during the second half of the campaign.

He was formerly with Guisborough Town.

Hillerby, 29, joins from Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Division One North West club Marske United.

He was a regular starter for Marske last season having previously been with Billingham Synthonia.