A SUPERMARKET knew it could count on its longest-serving resident whenit launched a revamped store.

Eileen Foster - who has lived in Petts Wood for 68 years - andhusband Ross cut the ribbon at the Queensway supermarket at a ceremony tomark its new look.

New services include cash machines on the outside wall, a pizzeria and arotisserie.

Store manager Tim Sheppard said: "We hope our customers will bepleased with the new look and improved facilities. I'd like to thankthem for bearing with us during the refurbishment."

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