NEWS that a Burnley employer is to create 100 new jobs at its Briercliffe site has been welcomed by council chiefs.

Communications giant Connections Plus is adding to its 300 workforce at its King's Mill site in Queen Street, as part of a major expansion.

The multi-media communication group's clients include Peugeot, One2One and Hewlett Packard.

An open day will be held on October 5 at King's Mill for potential employees to learn about the company.