Phone retailer Vodafone have opened at the Horsefair Shopping Centre.

The new store arrived following the national closure of all Phones 4U stories in September.

The four original staff members have been kept on and Vodafone have also been able to add one new member to the team.

Kevin Smith, Horsefair manager, said: “It was a worry when we told that Phones 4U would be closing but to hear that Vodafone would be arriving instead was a real boost.

“It’s fantastic to see the same team back in store and I wish them all the very best”.

Sales advisor Tadas Joteika is one of the members of staff whose job has been saved.

He said: “It’s great to be staying in the Horsefair. We’re really looking forward to catching up with all of our previous customers as well as welcoming new ones too.”

The Vodafone store opens Monday to Saturday from 9am-5.30pm.