Shoppers have just a few days to wait until a swanky new multi-million pound store opens in Ashford.

John Lewis will open its doors to customers for the first time at 9am this Thursday.

The retailer has spent £7 million on the new build, which is situated on Fougeres Way, between junction 9 of the M20 and the Drovers roundabout.

The final touches to the interior of the shop are currently being applied as staff stock the shelves.

The 40,000 sq ft shop will be spread across two floors and will sell furniture, furnishing accessories, electrical and home technology. The store will also include a customer cafe.

The opening of the John Lewis At Home store, the 10th of its kind, has created 125 jobs in the town.

Special picture feature on the store's construction in this week's Kentish Express.