BLACKPOLE'S Sainsbury's has a new store manager.

Lauren Haswell is the new manager of the supermarket, bringing with her a wealth of experience and knowledge to add to Sainsbury's team and local community.

She first joined Sainsbury's in 2000, when studying her A Levels after after initially starting out on checkouts she then moved onto other departments including produce and goods.

Following a spell as a department manager she moved on to become deputy manager, then store manager at another store which led to her role at the Blackpole site.

The new manager said: "I am delighted to be working in Blackpole and I am really looking forward to being a part of the local community and the opportunity to use my experience and skills to enhance the customer experience at Sainsbury’s."