Iceland has confirmed it is bringing the shutters down on one of its town centre stores in Kent.

The supermarket in College Square, Margate, has been earmarked for closure by bosses at the frozen food giant.

Staff at the shop have been advised its last day of trading will be June 21.

A spokesperson for Iceland said: “We can confirm our Margate Iceland store will close.

“Our store colleagues have entered into a consultation process and have been offered opportunities at surrounding stores where possible.”

It comes as The Works also confirmed this week it will be leaving Margate, with its store in the High Street closing on June 8.

A spokesperson for the arts and crafts retailer 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.”