CUSTOMERS will have more time to pick up presents in Bolton town centre before Christmas.

The Market Place Shopping Centre in Bolton town centre is extending its opening hours for visitors to enjoy late night shopping in the run-up to December 25.

Stores will be open until 8pm on Thursdays until the big day and from Monday December 19 to Friday December 23.

Centre manager Nikki Wilson-Cook said: "We know that Christmas shopping isn’t always easy, so we are offering a helping hand with our late shopping hours and free parking after 5pm, so shoppers can have a hassle-free and enjoyable shopping experience."