Greggs has opened its latest branch in Colchester.

The new shop at Stanway Retail Park has created 12 jobs.

Sarah Boxell, shop manager at Greggs Stanway Retail Park Colchester, said: “We can’t wait to open our doors and hear what the local community thinks.

"We hope customers enjoy the wide range of tasty items we have on offer.”

The shop will be open from 6.30am – 6pm Monday to Friday, 7am – 6pm on Saturday and 9am – 4pm on Sunday.

Customers will be able to get their hands on hot and cold sandwiches, freshly prepared throughout the day, as well as soups and freshly baked savouries.

Breakfast will be served until 11am each day.

Roisin Currie, retail and people director for Greggs, said: “We’re thrilled to be able to invest in Colchester, bringing new jobs to the area and providing both new and existing customers with a modern and convenient new shop.”

Nick Denny, Joint Chief Executive at East of England Co-op, owners of the Stanway Retail Park, added: “Greggs is a fantastic addition to the site and we’re very pleased to be able to bring further services to customers and the local community.”