CLOTHING retail giant Primark’s new store in Burnley town centre will now open in Spring next year.

A spokesman for the company today confirmed the later than expected date.

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Since the December 2015 announcement of the coup for the town, opening had been scheduled for some time this year.

Politicians and town hall officials worked closely with Addington Capital on the deal, which will bring the popular clothes retailer to Charter Walk Shopping Centre.

The new Primark store will be on Curzon Street, next door to Next, in space which is currently occupied by Wilko.

A Primark spokesman said today: “I can confirm the Burnley store will open in the Spring 2018.”