ANOTHER empty shop has been occupied in Thirsk town centre.

Weigh-and-pay food outlet The Food Weighouse has taken over empty premises formerly occupied by clothes outlet His and Hers.

Phillip and Paula Smith have taken over the franchise for the outlet, part of a 60-branch network operating from Catterick. They formerly ran a Teesside coffee shop.

Mr Smith said: "I'm sure most people welcome the fact that a new business venture has been launched in town rather than have another empty or charity shop. It bodes well for the regeneration of the town."