A total of 80 jobs have been created in Whitfield with the opening of B&M in the newly-built Honeywood Retail Park.

The home and living store is set to open its doors to the public on Saturday, July 18, and will operate alongside a drive-thru KFC and Pets at Home.

The store’s manager, Sandra Ford, said it is looking for a Dover community-based hero to cut the ribbon that morning.

Friends, family or work colleagues can nominate someone who makes the lives of other residents better – this could be through charity work or someone who is recognised as a grafter.

The chosen candidate will win vouchers worth £250, which can be spend in store.

Ms Ford said: “We wanted a true VIP to officially open our new store and what better way than to ask customers to nominate those who make a real difference to people’s lives in and around Dover.

“We’re not judging by age or the type of support, we just want someone who goes that extra mile and who we can give something back to for a change.”

Nominations can be sent up until Friday, July 10, and can be emailed to communications@bmstores.co.uk

They can also be posted to Dover Local Hero Search, B&M Retail LTD, Dakota Drive, Estuary Commerce Park, Speke, Liverpool L24 8RJ.