A NEW Screwfix hardware store is now open in Highbridge at the town’s Oaktree Business Park next to the A38 Bristol Road.

A spokesperson confirmed: “Our new Highbridge store is now open to support the town’s busy tradespeople get their jobs done.

“The opening has created 13 jobs in the local community."

John Mewett, Screwfix CEO, said: “The ongoing expansion of our network ensures we continue to bring Screwfix ever closer to our customers.

“In response to sustained demand from tradespeople across the UK, Republic of Ireland and France, we have accelerated our store opening program so that our customers are always near a Screwfix store.

“Our latest store openings are testament to the hard work of our colleagues, and we are delighted to have created more than 800 jobs within the local communities our stores serve.

“We are excited about the year ahead and to continue to provide our customers with the ultimate convenience.”

Screwfix has over 870 stores across the UK, Ireland and France and an extensive product range of over 38,000 products.

The business also has sites in Taunton, Wellington, Bridgwater and Ilminster.