THE opening of two new stores at a Kent shopping centre have provided 18 new jobs.

The stores, at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre at Gillingham, take the total number of stores and restaurants to 52.

Australian fast food chain Uncle Tony's Kebabs offers shoppers a healthy option of salads and sandwiches which they say are 90 per cent fat free and low in salt and sugar.

Jeff Banks has arrives at the centre and has his latest collection displayed at the front of the Savacentre.

Designs are for men and women both smart and casual.

Clothing store manager of the Savacentre Barbara Lee said: "We are delighted to announce the launch of the new Jeff Banks collection which demonstrates our commitment to providing customers with the latest fashions at vale for money prices."