THE former NORWEB Retail store near St Peter's Way, Bolton is to reopen as Comet on May 3.

It replaces the Comet store on Bradshawgate, which is to close on May 2.

NORWEB Retail was sold off by United Utilities last year and acquired by rivals Comet.

A Comet spokesperson said all NORWEB Retail staff at the store would be retained and staffing levels increased in anticipation of growing local demand.

Comet has established a freephone helpline to help former NORWEB customers with any product queries they may have - 0800 425 426.

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