New Kirkwall store creates 23 jobs

After a summer of keeping the public guessing, Dealz have announced that its new Kirkwall store will open this week, with the creation 23 jobs.

The new outlet is in Albert Street, in the building which was once the home of Mountain Warehouse and Woolworths. It is set to open on Thursday.

There will also be a family fun day on Saturday, when Tricia Penrose – who played Gina Ward in TV show Heartbeat – will be signing autographs and having her picture taken with local fans. From 11am Tricia will be giving out vouchers, which shoppers can exchange instore.

Dealz is part of the Poundland group which has over 400 stores nationwide.