INTERNATIONAL jewellery firm Pandora is coming to Widnes.

Property firm Opus North has announced a deal with the company for a 10 year lease at its Green Oaks Shopping Centre.

The news follows a surge of activity in the town centre with brands including Keep Time Watch, Roman Originals, Carphone Warehouse, Halifax and Rymans all confirming their commitment to Widnes with new leases.

Crawshaw Butchers recently moved into a unit on Albert Road.

Opus North was advised on the deals with Pandora and Crawshaw by estate and letting agent Savills.

David Charlton, an associate working in Savills’ Manchester-based retail team, said: “Situated in a prime location in the centre of Widnes, Green Oaks Shopping Centre benefits from significant footfall generated by the quality retail offer, links to the high street and a significant parking provision.

“These latest deals, both to new occupiers and those already present at the shopping centre, are a testament to the strength of the scheme and town and we are very pleased to have secured these lettings on behalf of our client.”

Savills is a joint agent on the Green Oaks site alongside Rawstron Johnson.