An independent retailer could get the boost their small business needs with free space in Darlington’s Cornmill Centre.

Bosses at the shopping mall are running a competition to giveaway a retail space for three months to one business.

The prize is said to be worth more than £4,000.

Centre manager Zoe France said: “We want to encourage local people to give their business a try, give them a platform to be seen and hopefully to establish their business within the town.”

The competition is open for entries until August 12 with shortlisted entrants being contacted the next week.

Details are available online.