Work gathers pace on preparing the site next to the former cinema off St Ann Way, Gloucester ready for the construction of a new Next store.

The giant store opposite Gloucester Quays will cover 28,000 square feet with two mezzanine floors and a balcony with a café overlooking the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal.

It will be clad in stone and glass with an atrium and is part of the £14 million make over for the Peel Centre which is now looking tired.

The Peel Centre and Gloucester Quays are owned by the Peel Group and the new Next store will create 100 jobs. It is due for completion later this year.