The opening date for a new Costa store in Trowbridge has been announced.

The coffee shop is being built next to the KFC restaurant in the Spitfire Retail Park, which is also home to a McDonald's and Home Bargains.

The new store will open on May 5.

However, an opening ceremony with a ribbon cutting from the Mayor of Trowbridge will take place on May 6 at 10am.

Costa is still hiring while being built next to the KFC store
Costa is still hiring while being built next to the KFC store

Costa is hiring staff for the new store although training has now begun.

An announcement on the Facebook page on March 19 said: "We are still on the hunt for full time team members!

"Fully flexible throughout the week and weekends.

"If you would like to apply, or know anyone who may be interested, then please send your CV and cover letter to costawootton@pclgroup.uk.com with the subject of ‘Trowbridge’."

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