Hays Travel are opening a new Travel Agency at the site of the old Toni and Guy hairdressers on the corner of London Street and Chapel Street.

Builders are working hard to get the store open by next week.

Hays Travel is proud to be the UK’s largest independent travel agent. Although our roots are firmly planted in the North East of England, we've been booking holidays for customers across the UK for over 30 years, and are proud to say there isn’t much we don't know about the worldwide holidays we offer.

Well travelled and trained, our staff pride themselves in providing excellent customer service to every customer who trusts us with their holiday arrangements. Our independence means we have access to a wide choice of tour operators and airlines, and we always endeavour to find your perfect holiday for the best possible price. Fully governed, licensed and ATOL bonded, we can guarantee that both your holiday and money are safe in our hands.

From family holidays to cruise holidays, long haul holidays to short breaks, we have the widest choice of holiday deals for you to choose from. Many of our holidays can be booked today with a low deposit of only £49pp. You can also take advantage of our monthly payment plan and spread the cost of your holiday with free monthly payment plans. We can also arrange your holiday money too, via our fast, easy and secure online ordering service.

Wonder how long they will last considering several travel agents have had to close down in the town, including the one further down London Street.

as most of us are online these days holidays are so easy to book...wouldn't dream of going to a travel agents.

I have to agree with both above comments, however there are quite a number people who cannot or will not use the internet for holiday arrangements. I wish them well in their venture. I prefer to use the iPad.

I hope they are successful. Better than an empty shop.