A HIGH street fashion retailer is opening its latest store in Darlington.

Peacocks is planning to open in the former Primark store, in Northgate, Darlington, early next year.

The store, is being refitted ready for its March opening date, is expected to create about 20 jobs.

A spokesman for the company said: "Bringing the latest fashion must-haves to Darlington, Peacocks is keen to bring its mix of great value and choice to potential new customers in the town across men's, women's and childrenswear."

Primark left the site earlier this year, to move into bigger premises in the Cornmill Centre