Dorothy Perkins has announced that it will be closing its Abergavenny store in the near future due when its lease expires.

A spokesperson for Dorothy Perkins said, "The lease on the store in Abergavenny has come to an end and due to rising costs the decision has been made not to renew it."

The company says its decision is not based on the profits from the store itself, but with outlets in BHS and the construction of more retail parks its feels it is not the best financial option to keep the store open.

Staff have been informed about the closing of the store in Cibi Walk, but there are no dates released as to when it will take place.

With regards to the employees, the company says it will look into redeployment in the area where it is possible.