The news that a well-used convenience store will be closed for three weeks was met with dismay by shoppers.

Tesco Express in Edington Square, in Witney's Deer Park is now closed for the rest of the month for a re-fit.

The store, which is usually open early til late seven days a week, sells fresh and frozen food, drinks, household essentials and more.

It provides service chiefly to the districts of Burwell, Curbridge, Witney, Deer Park, Minster Lovell, West Witney and Smiths Estate. 

Regular customers took to Witney Spotted to share their disappointment at the news.

One said: "That shop is my lifesaver. Staff there are fantastic!"

Another agreed: "Roll on three weeks, will miss all the staff there, looking forward to seeing them and the new refurb shop."

"Love all the staff at Tesco Deer Park, " said another happy customer.

However, the store will have a fresh lick of paint as well as many other vital upgrades when it reopens by September. 

A spokesperson for Tesco said: “Our Witney Express store is currently closed for a full refurbishment to provide an improved shopping experience for our customers.

"We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the closure while the works take place, and look forward to welcoming customers back to the refreshed store when it opens at the end of the month.”

 

 

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