AFTER closing the doors to its town centre branch on Wednesday, TK Maxx has welcomed shoppers to its new venture at Darlington Retail Park.

The 1,639 sqm store opened its doors on Thursday. 

A spokesman said "all store associates have been offered positions and an up to six additional jobs" have been created at the new store. 

She added: “We are really excited to open our brand new store in Darlington Retail Park.

"TK Maxx is a store that offers a huge choice of great value style, for the wardrobe and the home all under one roof. With thousands of new items arriving each week, customers will always find something individual and special at a great price every time they visit.”