IT is the news youngsters across Warrington have been waiting for - Smyths Toys will finally open its doors in the town in September.

Taking the 14,500 sq ft unit which was previously home to Halfords, the toy retailer has signed a 10-year lease with JunctionNINE Retail Park.

The arrival of Smyths Toys at the Winwick Road venue, brings the park tenant line-up to 19, which includes Nando’s, Dunelm, Dreams, Hobbycraft, Mothercare, TUI, Home Bargains, Currys/PC World, KFC and Starbucks.

It will save families making the journey to St Helens for a toy shop after the closure of Toys R Us left Warrington with few options.

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The Smyths website states the store will open on Monday, September 30.