PATISERRIE Valerie in the Outlet Village has been given a secured future.

A total of 96 remaining branches of the bakery a cafe chain across the UK have been brought by Dublin-based equity firm Causeway Capital, safeguarding around 2,000 jobs.

After the chain collapsed in January it immediately closed 27 stores, not including the Swindon branch.

Since then administrators KPMG had been looking for a buyer to take over the remaining stores.

David Costley-Wood, partner at KPMG, said: “To have been able to secure the future of the majority of the Patisserie Valerie and Philpotts business, along with such a significant number of jobs, all against a challenging backdrop, is really pleasing.

"It was clear from the outset of our appointment that the loyalty shown in the brands from their very many customers was a significant factor in ensuring that these businesses would remain part and parcel of our high streets.