A new £75 million four year expansion project by Royal Mail is to create 1,000 jobs with the creation of new processing facilities.

New deports will be constructed in Cornwall, Chorley and Hampshire while other deports will be expanded under the program.

The move comes as Royal Mail looks to the increase its parcel processing abilities throughout the UK and overseas.

Employment Minister Mark Hoban said: "It is great news that 1,000 new jobs will be created across the country as a result of this investment. We've now got a record number of people in employment and these jobs will provide welcome opportunities for people who are looking for work."