Store manager Kevin Morton, pictured centre with staff members Helen Winterbourne and Michael Packman, cutting the ribbon
RESIDENTS around the Sainsbury’s store in Heyford Hill yesterday breathed a sigh of relief as work was finally completed.
The Littlemore supermarket has undergone a multi-million-pound refurbishment and extension over the last six months.
The extension created 114 new jobs for local people, bringing the total workforce to 407.
Residents had complained the work had been keeping them awake at night. But yesterday dozens of people queued outside the shop as it was officially opened at 9am.
As part of the extension the Heyford Hill roundabout was transformed into a ‘hamburger’ roundabout.
Store manager Kevin Morton said: “This is a proud moment.”
Picture: Damian Halliwell
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