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WH Smith store to open in Clitheroe
WHSmith will open a store in Clitheroe town centre in November.
The national retailer will move into the former Woolworths store in Castle Street.
A spokesman said: "WHSmith is delighted to be opening a store in Clitheroe, on the site of the former Woolworths. The new store will offer a range of books, stationery, newspapers and magazines."
The news has been welcomed by representatives of the business community and council chiefs.
Mr Nigel Pratt, president of Clitheroe Chamber of Trade and Commerce, said: "This is absolutely fantastic news for Clitheroe. It's a retail space recovered and one eyesore off the market. If a big name like WHSmith is getting involved in Clitheroe, they've obviously got faith in it."
Ribble Valley Borough Council leader Coun. Michael Ranson added: "We are delighted a high street retailer as renowned as WHSmith has chosen to take over the former Woolworths site, which will enhance the centre of Clitheroe in these difficult economic times and is a vote of confidence in small market towns.".
Remedial work is currently being carried out on the empty store by Heywood-based Kaberry Construction Ltd in preparation for WHSmith's contractors to then move in and fit out the store.
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