JOBS have been secured at a west Cumbrian shop after the company which owns it was taken over.

Property and retail group Kiltane, based in Edinburgh, has bough "significant parts" of Ness Clothing, including the firm's store in Main Street, Keswick.

The outlet is one of four saved in the deal - the others are in York and Edinburgh - securing 35 jobs.

Ness is a quality clothing retailer and went into administration late last year

Kiltane managing director, Mark Keane, said: “This is an exciting development for Kiltane. The addition of Ness to our existing stores builds considerably on our business infrastructure and capabilities, both in retail outlets in prime locations and online.

“It also safeguards the jobs and skillsets of a very experienced and talented retail team while consolidating our position for future growth. We’re very confident that the deal will deliver major value to the group in the years ahead because the Ness brand offers a strong fit for us and complements the existing brands and concessions that we work with.”

Lynne Dickson, who joins Kiltane from Ness where she worked for four years, said: “We are so pleased that Kiltane has secured the purchase of major parts of the Ness brand, which has a loyal following and is loved around the world.

“The team involved in Ness are passionate about the brand and with still lots to achieve, the Kiltane deal creates an even bigger opportunity with very exciting times ahead for the company. We now look forward to becoming part of the Kiltane team and helping to further grow a strong business, adding new skills and expertise in ecommerce and wholesale.”