ONE of the UK's largest travel companies has chosen Bury for its latest state-of-the-art store.

The First Choice Travel Shop, located in the town's popular Mill Gate centre, opened its doors on Wednesday (Jan 7). It is one of more than 30 new travel offices launched by the c

Bury was chosen due to the growing strength of retail in the area. The new branch has created five jobs and the team will be headed up by store manager, Toni Smith.

Toni, who has ten years of experience in the travel industry, said: "The store opening is a very exciting time for the staff. We are expecting the Mediterranean and worldwide destinations such as the Caribbean to be firm favourites amongst Bury travellers in 2004."