A NEW Marks and Spencer store will be opening in Bridgwater, a company spokesman has confirmed. 

The new foodhall, which is scheduled to open in Spring 2018, will occupy a vacant unit at Gallagher Retail Park. 

This follows Buyology's announcement that they would be closing their store, which is also based at the retail park in October. 

A spokesperson for M&S said: "I can confirm that M&S is planning to bring a Foodhall to Bridgwater Retail Park.

"We don’t have exact timings, but it’s scheduled to open early Spring 2018.

“We’re looking forward to opening a new M&S Foodhall in Bridgwater and being part of the community.

"The store will offer customers the very best of M&S’s high quality food and drink, including a wide selection of innovative fresh produce and indulgent seasonal dining ideas.

"We’ll update you with more information around job creation and other news as plans progress.