After months of construction, a new store has opened in a Suffolk village.

The Co-op has opened a £620k state-of-the-art store in Hepworth Road in Stanton, near Bury St Edmunds.

The store opened its doors for the first time on Friday, September 15, and has been fitted with eco-friendly fridges, LED lighting and electric car charging points in an effort to be as sustainable as possible.

A bike service station is also available, providing a free-of-charge facility for cyclists to make necessary repairs and tune up their bicycles.

While the shop will sell groceries, it will also feature a Food to Go section with hot food options and a Tango Ice Blast machine. 

"Being a co-operative, our priority is giving back to the communities we operate within, and Stanton is no exception," said Nicole Suchy, store manager.

"The team has done a fantastic job getting everything up and running for the launch, and it’s great to see the hard work pay off as we finally open the doors to our new customers."

The store is open from 7am to 10pm, Monday to Sunday.