Two new popular tool stores are set to open this month in the North East - here’s exactly where and when.

The Toolstation stores are set to open in the Tyne and Wear region, based in Sunderland Ryhope and Washington.

Two new stores will each create seven new roles in the area, and will bring new products to local trade and DIY customers.

Sunderland’s Ryhope store based at Unit 2B, Toll Bar Park, Toll Bar Road, Sunderland, will be opening Monday, November 7.

Meanwhile, the Washington store, based at Parsons Retail Park, Parsons Road, Washington, will open one week later on November 14.

Both stores will be open seven days a week, from 7am to 8pm from Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm on Saturday and 9am to 4pm on Sundays.

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A spokesperson for Toolstation said: “Toolstation offers a wide range of leading brands and trade quality products at great prices in store and online, demonstrating Toolstation’s commitment to quickly and conveniently provide tradespeople, DIYers and homebuilders with tools and more to tackle any task.

“The knowledgeable teams at Sunderland Ryhope and Washington will be on hand with expert advice and reliable service.”

They added: “Customers will have access to over 25,000 products, and fantastic offers on top trade brands including DeWalt, Makita and Stanley, and will also be able to make the most of Toolstation’s new Everyday Great Value range, which highlights a selection of products that are currently the best value on the market, to ensure customers are able to purchase everyday products for the best price possible.”

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