A TOP bookstore will open its doors in the Kingfisher Centre before Christmas, it has been announced.

Long-established book retailer Waterstone's will be located on Park Walk opposite The Discovery Store.

The shop, which is currently being fitted out, will stock a range of books from best-sellers to non-fiction.

Centre director Ian McLelland said: "We are delighted that Waterstone's have chosen the Kingfisher Centre as the location for their latest store.

"We are now looking forward to a thriving Christmas shopping period and really do hope that 2005 proves as successful as 2004."