SEVENTY jobs will be created when value store Wilkinson moves into Market Walk, Newton Abbot, it was revealed this week.

It is taking over the premises which houses Somerfield, which closes next month.

It is understood that the 40 staff at Somerfield will have the chance to be interviewed for the positions available at the home and lifestyle store after the supermarket branch closes on February 18.

'We have no official opening date for it yet,' said a spokesman from Wilkinson.

'The store will create 45 permanent jobs and 25 temporary posts.'

Newton Abbot town centre manager Sally Henley said that she was sad to see 'the anchor store of Market Walk close' as it has had many loyal customers over the years.

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