Arcadia, the owner of fashion line Dorothy Perkins, has refused to comment on rumours that Primark will be taking over its Biggin Street lease.

The Mercury received an anonymous tip-off last week, claiming that a letting agent with four people wearing Primark branded lanyards visited on Thursday.

It follows speculation that Dorothy Perkins could be the latest retailer to leave Dover’s High Street.

A Primark press spokesman said: “Primark does not comment on speculation or plans regarding new store openings.”