MORE choice of products and places to shop can only mean less congestion and better deals - which is good news for people in Hartlepool where a new Aldi opened its doors this morning.

The Brenda Road Aldi opened in Hartlepool at 8am today, November 26.

Replacing the existing store on Tees Bay Retail Park, it will be run by store manager Faye Hunter, along with a team of 30 colleagues from the area.

The 1,254sqm store will offer large chillers and freezers dedicated to fresh, British meat product and a food to go section at the front as well as alcohol and health and beauty items - so you can get all essentials in one place.

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There are a number of Covid safety measures in place, including sanitisation stations on entry, Perspex screens at its tills and social distancing reminders in store as well as a traffic light system to control the number of people going in and out of the store.

Hartlepool customers can also take advantage of Aldi’s Specialbuys which are available every Thursday and Sunday.

During opening week, the store will be running its Big Toy Event, which includes FurReal Walkalots for £16.99, Disney Frozen dolls for £19.99 and a Lexibook Powergirl or Powerman for £29.99.

The Northern Echo: Store Manager Faye Hunter. Picture: AldiStore Manager Faye Hunter. Picture: Aldi

Store Manager Faye Hunter said: “It’s been a wonderful morning here at the opening of Aldi Brenda Road. It was lovely to welcome both familiar faces and new customers into the store and I look forward to meeting more of the community in the coming weeks.

“I’d also like to thank our customers for following the social distancing guidelines we have in place to ensure the health and safety of both our customers and colleagues.” 

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Located on Brenda Road, Hartlepool, TS25 1SD, the store will be open from Monday to Saturday at 8am to 10pm and 10am to 4pm on Sundays.