The opening of a new store in Worthing is to be delayed after builders found asbestos.

The potentially deadly substance has been found in the new Wilkinson store in the Guildbourne Centre, off South Street.

The store was scheduled to open this coming January but the date has now been put back a month.

Builders are also having problems with the main sewer but it is hoped shopfitters will start work next month.

About 80 jobs will be created when Wilkinson opens.