WH Smith is coming to a north Essex town.
The chain store has bought the lease of the building currently occupied by Martin's Newsagent, in High Street, Halstead.
Halstead's only post office will remain in the store and WH Smith will also take on Martin's 16 members of staff.
WH Smith has yet to set a date for the opening.
It will take possession of the building on May 29.
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