BARGAIN hunters queued up outside Beales in Bournemouth on Wednesday evening for their biggest ever sale.

The queue of shoppers has stretched all the way to the back of the department store for the one night only event.

People who spoke to the Daily Echo said they were keen to snap up Dyson vacuum cleaners, which are on sale for £100.

One shopper, Jane Maunder, said she was buying a toy train for her grandson, and a dress and a suitcase for her holiday.

"I want loads, actually, I want everything," she said.

"I only found out about the sale 10 minutes before."

Mandy and Debbie Norris, of Cherries Cafe, said they were hoping to bag a bargain on plates.

"The queue is just massive. We knew about the sale all week and had to be there. We'll see what other bargains are around," they said.

"I saw the sale on Facebook. I'm here to buy a Dyson," another shopper said.

Beales is also offering deals on cosmetics, fragrances, handbags, garden furniture, pillows, and luggage, with 70 per cent off some items. The sale, which started at 6pm, ends at 9pm tonight. Promoting the event on its Facebook page, Beales said: "This is the biggest promotion we have ever done, make sure you arrive early to grab the best bargains."