A NEW TK Maxx store has opened near Barnsley.

Creating 55 new jobs, the new 15,647 sq ft store at Cortonwood retail park opened yesterday.

The first 500 customers through the doors were given a £10 gift card to spend.

Cortonwood store manager Angie Hoyle said: "We are very excited to be opening up the new store and bringing Barnsley's shoppers big savings on all their favourite brands."

The new shop is in Unit 2 at Cortonwood retail park.