B&M are set to open a brand new store in the North East next month. 

B&M has announced that they will open a new store on The Galleries, in Washington, taking over the town's previous Wilko store. 

This 18,337sqft store will create 25 jobs for the local community. 

The former Wilko shop will undergo "a comprehensive internal and external refurbishment programme" before officially opening its doors at 8am on Friday, January 26.

Customers can expect to find a wide variety of branded groceries for the best possible price including a range of food, drink and pet food.

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A spokesperson for the brand said there will also be a "fantastic" selection of quality health and beauty products, homeware, electricals, DIY essentials, toys, games, gifts and plenty more to explore.

The store manager from B&M said: “We’re feeling extremely positive about the creation of more jobs for local people, and we hope customers are going to be delighted with their new store.”

“We are all really excited to get the doors open and welcome new customers through the door.”