SPORTS Direct is Newport is going to be refurbished — but a temporary store will open up next door while the works take place.

The store, on South Street, currently has huge signs at the door stating: "Store closing — all stock reduced."

However, it will simply move next door then move back into its current premises.

A spokesperson for the company said today: "Sports Direct Newport will be closing for a period of time while it undergoes a refurbishment.

"The store will be reopening winter 2021/22. During this time there will be a temporary store opening on South Street also."

Next door is the empty shop, formerly Peacocks.

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