The new �20m Pescod Square project in Boston is creating almost 400 jobs with nearly 20 outlets.

London developers Centros Miller say Pescod Square should open on 28 August in time for the holiday crowds.

Almost all the 19 shops have been let, with Costa Coffee and Esprit the latest names to sign up along with Next, Ottakers and Bakers Oven.

A 400-space multi-storey car park has been erected which features a pedestrian bridge connected to department store Oldrids which has undergone a �5m expansion to coincide with the project.