A LUXURY car franchise has announced it is relocating from East Lancashire to a £2million custom-built showroom in Preston.

The prestigious Ribble Valley Bentley is due to move from its current premises in Rishton at the end of 2008. However, the Harwood Road site will remain a car dealership, with a franchise for another brand being brought in.

Staff will either be transferred over to the new premises in Preston or will remain at the Rishton site.

Clare Fisher, of Ribble Valley Bentley, said: "The site in Preston is easier to get to as it has better motorway access."

Work will begin on the new site in September.