THE owners of a new shop that has opened in Taunton have bought "a touch of Asia to Taunton".

Your Choice Convenience Store opened at 32 Kingston Road following the easing of lockdown measures last week.

The shop features two sections, one stocking everyday items such as food, drinks, tobacco and toiletries.

It also contains a section offering Indian food items, with favourites such as spices, rice and a variety of other products.

There is ready to eat food, snacks and heat to eat meals, as well as frozen items.

It is hoped the store will soon have an alcohol licence.

Your Choice is run by four business partners and has been attracting many customers since opening.

The store was opened in response to a number of Indian people living and working locally.

One of the directors, Ajo Thrikkukaran Raphel, said: "We are delighted to finally announce that we have officially opened.

"Coming from an Asian background, we are excited to bring a touch of Asia to Taunton.

"We look forward to welcoming new customers."

He added: "Some of our family members and friends live and work locally.

"They said there's nothing like this in Taunton and they'd need to travel to London or Bristol to purchase the Asian food items.

"The people who have been here so far say they like this."

Your Choice opens seven days a week from 8am to 9pm.

Free delivery is offered within three miles of the premises on orders of £15 or more.