NORTH-EAST-BASED and universally loved; Greggs has opened a new shop at a Tynedale retail park, bringing with it 16 new jobs for the area.

The shop, which opened today (Friday) at Prudhoe's Tyneview Retail Park, is one of 100 opening this year and will serve freshly prepared favourites, including its popular vegan sausage roll, freshly-made sandwiches and sweet treats.

Customers will also be able to take advantage of Greggs’ deals throughout the day, including its famed breakfast combinations, offering a breakfast roll or baguette alongside an orange juice or hot drink - served until 11am every day, as well as being able to purchase in store or order through Greggs’ new Click + Collect.

Shop manager Hayley Martinson said: “We can’t wait to welcome both Greggs fans and new customers to our brand-new shop.

"We’ve got an amazing range of tasty bakes, hot drinks, sweet treats and savouries available for takeaway or click and collect.”

Roisin Currie, retail and people director for Greggs, added: “Our new shop at Prudhoe Tyneview Retail Park has brought 16 new jobs to the local area, as well as providing customers with a modern, convenient new place to experience their favourite Greggs food.”

Any further jobs created at the Prudhoe Tyneview Retail Park store will be posted on https://www.greggsfamily.co.uk/.

The shop’s opening hours are:

Monday – Saturday: 6am-6pm

Sunday: Sunday 9am-4pm