Waitrose has signed a deal to open its sixth convenience store in Hornchurch in November.

The news comes with the supermarket chain planning to open 30 convenience stores a year for the next decade.

Waitrose is taking on the former Bathroom Shop and Special Days retail units on the high street, creating up to 40 new jobs.

Work is currently underway to fit out the 5,753 sq ft store.

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