The Works has confirmed it will be closing one of its high street branches.

Bosses at the discount retailer say its Margate High Street store will shut, leaving its six staff uncertain over their future.

A spokesperson for The Works said: "As part of ongoing plans to optimise our store portfolio, we will be closing our Margate store.

“We have loved being part of the local community and apologise for any inconvenience caused by this closure.

“Customers can continue to shop with us at our nearby stores at Westwood Cross Shopping Centre and Ramsgate Garden Centre.”

News of the closure prompted messages of support online, with many left disappointed by the impending departure.

Rosetta Baker said: “Oh no! I love going in there, all the girls are so wonderful.”

Kevin Solly added: “I can't be the only one who's fed up with all these shop closures, we want our high street back.”

The chain has more than 500 stores in the UK, including 20 in Kent.

It is understood this is the only Kent store facing closure with the Margate branch set to close on June 8.