HITCHIN’S Dorothy Perkins will not close after all, after its parent group agreed a reprieve.

The Comet: The sign which stated the store was closingThe sign which stated the store was closing (Image: Archant)

The Bancroft store was earmarked for closure, with staff receiving redundancy notices and a closure sign displayed in the window.

But Arcadia has now made a u-turn, telling staff they will get to keep their jobs.

See more in Thursday’s Comet.