A CHAIN of Indian restaurants is to open two venues, creating 15 jobs.

The launch of Varanda at the former Style Bar, Victory Lane, Whickham, Gates-head, and Dalchini, in Durham, early next month will bring the number outlets owned by entrepreneur Martin Rohman to seven.

Varanda is undergoing a £50,000 refurbishment and hold a VIP night on July 12, and open to the public the next evening.

The Durham branch will open the following week in Saddler Street.