A former Woolworth's store manager has bought her old branch and intends to reopen it under the new Wellworths brand.
Claire Robertson, who had been manager of the Dorchester outlet for five years, was devasted at having to close her store which - unlike many others in the chain - has always made a profit.

She intends to reemploy her original staff and keep Woolies traditional lines like Pick 'n' Mix as well as a range of home and kitchen items.

Miss Robertson, who has been with the chain for 18 years, told the Daily Telegraph: "When we heard the news that it was to close there were a lot of tears.

"But I didn't see why the shop should close because it was profitable and was always popular.

"So I decided to open it myself and the name Wellworths cropped up."

Miss Robertson believes the name, which people in the area are already shorting to Wellies, will become as popular locally as Woolies was.