A popular discount retail chain is opening a new store in Ely later this year. 

B&M is moving into the former Wilko building at 7 The Cloisters, Market Street. 

The company has confirmed the official opening date as March 7. 

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It comes after B&M Retail Limited applied to East Cambs District Council on December 21 for a premises licence.

The application stated that, if approved, the shop would be open seven days a week from 7am to 11pm and able to sell alcohol.