Empty shops in Castle Place shopping centre in Trowbridge could be occupied in time for the run up to Christmas, says commercial property agent Brian Fitchett.

"There are four shops available but negotiations are well advanced with two of them under offer and interest is being shown by several parties in the former Mountstevens restaurant," said Mr Fitchett.

Inquiries have been made about the former men's outfitters Ciro Citterio in Silver Street which closed almost 18 months ago but which has only recently come on the market.

Mr Fitchett is also letting a town centre shop in Chippenham. Number 55 Market Place, once occupied by West County Cleaners and more recently a children's clothes shop, is available immediately and would be ideal for a seasonal trader.