MORRISONS’ new convenience store, Morrisons M local, opened in Hampshire yesterday, creating 20 jobs.

The store will be open from 7am to 11pm every day and has more than 20 car parking spaces.

The Fair Oak store was opened by Ian HayesAnderson, CEO of local charity New Hope Hampshire. To celebrate its opening the store, in Fair Oak Road, ran instore collections throughout yesterday.

Store manager Jamie Edwards said: “We are proud to have created 20 jobs and are looking forward to bringing more choice to the area with a store that has fresh food at its heart.

“We are thrilled to be supporting New Hope Hampshire and its valuable work in our local community. We hope that our opening day charitable collection raises valuable funds for their work supplying working white goods, furniture and other items to families who may be struggling financially.”