A womenswear fashion retailer has opened a new store in west Dorset.

Bonmarché is now welcoming shoppers to its new premises in Bridport.

It replaces what was M&Co on East Street. 

The amount of jobs being created has not been disclosed.

Bridport and Lyme Regis News:

Picture: Jennifer Mulcahey

The Bonmarché area manager recently told the Bridport News: ‘We are so excited to be able to welcome shoppers into our new Bridport store.

“The store design looks amazing, and we are sure our new and existing customers will love it.

“We will open with all the latest styles including an amazing selection of transitional styles to prepare Bridport for the cooler months ahead.”

The store will stock its latest trends in sizes 10-28.

Customers can expect to spot collections store including the Lorraine Loves Edit, which was curated by TV presenter Lorraine Kelly.

A spokesperson for the company said: “The edit offers a selection of hand pick styles perfect for the season.”

The company currently has more than 200 stores across the UK including one in Weymouth.