A NEW discount store opened in the Mill Gate Shopping Centre this weekend.

Poundstretcher opened a new outlet at the old Poundworld site in the town centre shopping destination on Saturday.

The retailer is the UK's leader for selling over 5,000 discount branded products from household goods and homeware, to toiletries, confectionary and drinks.

As shoppers queued early to grab the store's stock of cut-price items, early risers could get their hands on host of store opening day specials, including double faux leather beds, steam mops, tv stands, and rugs.

The store has also been redesigned to enhance customers' shopping experience, the retailer has said.

And new staff members have been recruited from the borough to become part of the Poundstretcher team.

Speaking ahead of the store's opening, area manager Gary Williford said: "We are pleased to be opening a brand new store to the people of Bury with loads of fantastic branded products, all at bargain prices.

"The team is working hard to deliver an outstanding shopping experience, great service, and an enjoyable shopping environment for all our new customers."