DOBBIES has launched a new foodhall offering at its Ponteland store.

The foodhall at the store at Street House Farm, launching today, February 23, now brings Waitrose's range of food, drink, grocery products and everyday essentials to the garden centre's customers.

Ponteland is one of more than 45 Dobbies foodhalls across the UK where Waitrose food and drinks are due to be launched.

Dobbies previously had a partnership with Sainsbury's.

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Jordan Beck, General Manager at Dobbies Ponteland, said: "The foodhall at our store is very popular and the team is really positive about Waitrose being part of the shopping experience for customers.

"Our existing partners will continue to be part of offering, including Lindt, Whittards, the Cook range, as well as our fresh bakery to-go. Waitrose products will be an excellent addition."

Dobbies is offering five customers the chance to win their foodhall shopping for free at the Ponteland store.

Five shoppers will be selected at random between February 23 to March 1, to receive the contents of their foodhall shopping basket. Winners will be selected by the team members at the till point.

There are also a limited number of £5 off £25 vouchers available in store.