FIVE stores in Swindon are set to close their doors after plan Sir Philip Green's Arcadia Group announced plans to shut 23 stores, putting 520 jobs at risk.

Those facing the axe in Swindon are Dorothy Perkins, Miss Selfridge, Burton, Wallis and Evans, according to the BBC.

It is not yet known how many jobs will be affected locally or when the closures will take place.

Nationwide as part of the rescue plan, many more Dorothy Perkins, Burton, Topshop and Topman stores have been earmarked for closure.

The retail group's proposals will also see rent cut at another 194 outlets.

Arcadia chief executive Ian Grabiner said: "Against a backdrop of challenging retail headwinds, changing consumer habits and ever-increasing online competition, we have seriously considered all possible strategic options to return the group to a stable financial platform.

"This has been a tough but necessary decision for the business.

"We will ensure all potentially affected colleagues are kept fully informed as we seek approval from our creditors on today's CVA proposals."