Home Bargains has set a date for the opening of its newest County Durham store - with the business expected to employ over 60 people at its new shop.

The big-name brand, which has shops all across the country, has announced that it will be opening its new Durham store at 8am on February 18 (Saturday).

Based on Elddis Business Park, the new Home Bargains is creating 60 new jobs in the local community with its store in Durham. 

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It will also be donating £2,000 to a local charity, St Cuthbert’s Hospice, which provides free care and support to people with life-limiting illnesses, people approaching the end of life and people that are bereaved.

Kay Carrick, development manager at St Cuthbert’s Hospice, said: “We are delighted to be able to link in with Home Bargains and want to thank them for their kind donation on the opening of their new store. At St Cuthbert’s Hospice, we never fail to be amazed by the fantastic support from those in our community who choose to donate to us.

"We hope that Home Bargains’ staff and customers feel incredibly proud that they are helping to make sure we can continue to care for and support the many people who need us right now and in the future.”

The new Durham store will join over 575 outlets across the UK. 

Paul Harston, the new Durham store manager who joined the Home Bargains team in 2022, said: “I’m delighted to be opening our new store in Durham and working with a new team in the local community. We are all looking forward to welcoming shoppers to the new store very soon.”

“Durham will be a great location for us, and we’re proud to be able to offer local people top-branded goods at exceptionally low prices.”