SHOPAHOLICS complain they have to travel to Leeds to get their fix of designer wares. But York is doing its bit to lure them back.

Zara and H&M have already opened, Whistles is on its way to Stonegate, and today we reveal a further boost to the out-of-town experience.

The McArthur Glen outlet is spending £5 million to create thousands more square feet crammed with bargains.

It is good news for shoppers, good news for the local economy and has no impact on York's historic core - a great deal for everyone.

Updated: 10:28 Thursday, March 30, 2006