A County Durham clothing store is set to close its doors in October, prompting concern from residents of the town.

Peacocks, a popular retail name in Consett, has announced a closure date of October 19, plastering notices on its store windows.

Additionally, the store is offering a 30% discount on all goods in a possible bid to clear stock before the final day.

The signs inside point customers to their nearest outlet at Bishop Auckland for those in the town who still want to shop at Peacocks after the closure of the store in Consett.

The news of the shutdown has drawn a collection of dismal responses from local residents, who took to social media to share their unhappiness at the store's closure.

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Susan Dowson, in the Facebook group 'The Consett Chatterbox', stated: "Absolutely gutted loved Peacock's especially with Christmas coming up.

"They always had lovely stock in, ridiculous that Consett’s losing yet another good shop."

Another local, Lynda Innes McGuigan, questioned the decision saying: "Absolutely crazy it's been there forever, love Peacocks, why can’t they just move somewhere else in Consett?

"There's plenty of empty shops?"

Echoing the sentiment was Sharon Reilly, who said: "Nothing going to be left. Our high street now is so very run down."

Another member, Carole Smith, said: "Unfortunately another retailer going.

"'Use it or Lose it' springs to mind."