McColl’s at the Parsons Centre, Scott Place, Newton Aycliffe relaunched the refurbished store on Saturday 21st July.

Regional Manager Philip Charlton-Ward and Branch Manager Nicki Davis were on hand to welcome the local residents as well as present a £500 cheque to the MRI Scanner Appeal NHS Trust Chairman, Professor Paul Keane OBE.

“We are delighted to support local causes and in particular the scanner appeal which will help so many local residents, who in turn will support McColl’s” said Mr Charlton-Ward.

Also in attendance on the day was “Spiderman” to entertain the children and welcome local residents into their new McColl’s local store.