RODBOURNE CHENEY'S new look Co-op store opened yesterday.

The store, in Cheney Manor Road, now offers improved customer service thanks to new check-outs and an increased range of fresh foods. This includes more fresh fruit and vegetables and a wider range of wine and beers.

There will also be an extended fresh meat and in-store bakery.

The store, which has been closed for major refurbishment, is owned and run by Oxford, Swindon and Gloucester Co-op.

The Co-op's Local Harvest food range and a range of Fairtrade and organic products are in stock, as well as many non-food items such as televisions and DVDs.

Store manager Craig White said: "We now offer a fully refurbished and improved supermarket service in spacious modern surroundings."

The store will be open from Monday to Wednesday 8am until 8pm, Thursday and Friday 8am to 9pm, Saturday 8am to 8pm and on Sunday 10am to 4pm.

The former Alldays store in Peatmoor, West Swindon, was being re-opened today at 9am.

It will become a Co-op Swift Store and will also be run by the Oxford, Swindon and Gloucester Co-op.

Earlier this week Tesco opened a supermarket in Barrington Close, Liden.