A NEW discount retailer is to open in Hereford on Saturday - creating up to 40 jobs.

The Mayor of Hereford, Councillor Phil Edwards, will officially open Home Bargains at the former Comet site in Holmer Road at 8.30am.

“We’re excited to be opening our first store in Hereford and look forward to welcoming new customers through the doors," said Joe Morris, operations director at Home Bargains.

"Holmer Road Retail Park will be a great location for us – we’re thrilled to be in a position to offer local people top branded goods at exceptionally low prices."

The store will sell general goods, food store and household items.