THE town’s economy will be given a lift by the opening of a new Tesco Metro store which is creating 91 new jobs.

The supermarket giant’s new branch at The Shopping Centre on Four Acre Lane attracted a massive 875 local job applications.

Store Manager Paul Stopforth said: “The quality of applicants was fantastic and I am delighted with my new team.

“We are currently preparing for the launch of the new store on the June 8, and look forward to playing an active role in the local community.

“All new recruits will be given an induction, put on a basic training programme and then given training specific to their department to ensure that they are fully trained prior to the opening.”

The Metro store will offer customers fresh fruit and veg, as well as dairy produce, frozen food, everyday groceries and beers, wines and spirits.

It was also stock health and beauty items, mobile phones, DVDs, games and basic baby care items.

Store opening times will be 7am till 10pm, Monday to Saturday and 10am till 4pm on Sundays.