Bosses from Aldi have revealed when the highly anticipated store will open in Malvern. 

Planning for the new store started earlier this year, and residents have been looking forward to having an Aldi in their town. 

The new store is set to open at 8am on Thursday (December 15) and shoppers will even get a chance to watch ParalympicsGB Silver medallist, Rebecca Redfern cut the ribbon on the big day.  

Para-swimming star Rebecca added: "I’m so excited to be opening Aldi’s new store; it will be great to chat with customers and a lovely way for me to thank Aldi for its support of ParalympicsGB."

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Not only that, but the first 30 shoppers will be able to get their hands on complimentary bags of fresh fruit and vegetables. 

The new store on Grovewood Road in Malvern has been a much-awaited addition to the area and has hired 30 new colleagues from Worcestershire to work in the store.

Aldi Store manager Benjamin said: "We can’t wait to open the doors to the new store in Malvern.

"It’s set to be a special day and having Paralympic hero Rebecca Redfern join us will make it a morning to remember."

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Plans for the new store were approved earlier this year, with councillors agreeing it would boost the local economy and create jobs in and around the town.

And at the time, more than 200 supportive comments were submitted to the council by the public welcoming the plans.

Especially as residents have said the new store means they will no longer have to look to Ledbury or Worcester for their grocery shopping. 

Malvern Gazette: EARLIER THIS YEAR: Work on the new Aldi was taking placeEARLIER THIS YEAR: Work on the new Aldi was taking place (Image: NQ)

The proposed opening hours are 8am to 10pm between Monday and Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.

The new store is set to boost the regional economy and is still looking for up to eight new store assistants for the Malvern store. 

Although, the new store is located next to Malvern Retail Park, which means there will be two supermarkets in close proximity, with Morrisons just on the other side of Roman Way.