Some 570 jobs at a pharmaceutical giant are being axed and scores of others are under threat at a major fashion retailer.

The new owner of A|wear has revealed plans to open 10 new shops across the country.

A buyer has been found for Irish fashion retailer, A-Wear, less than 24 hours after the company went into receivership.

Some 460 jobs in the fashion chain A|wear have been secured after a buyer for the group was found.