MORE than 50 jobs will be created in Chepstow thanks to a new food outlet.

M & S (Marks and Spencer) Foodhall is opening in the former Co-op store in St Thomas Street on Wednesday, December 9.

As well as selling food and drink there will also be a café.

Store manager, Jenny Hall said: “We’re absolutely delighted to be opening our new Foodhall in Chepstow and can’t wait to welcome customers to see all we have to offer.

“This is a fantastic time to be opening as we can provide local customers with a great new shopping experience ahead of Christmas, with access to our very popular festive range including a wide selection of quality meat, fish and poultry, not to mention incredible desserts and party food.

“We’re very excited to be in Chepstow and hope lots of people can join us for the launch day to celebrate.”

The shop opens at 10am.