Popular discount shop firm Poundstretcher has opened its new south Essex store.

The company unveiled the shop in a grand opening in Grays Shopping Centre on Tuesday, November 22.

The company has hundreds of stores across the country, and now four in south Essex with this new branch.

Echo: Staff at the new PoundstretcherStaff at the new Poundstretcher (Image: Poundstretcher)

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There are already two stores located in Basildon and one in Southend.

Echo: Outside the new store on the day of the grand openingOutside the new store on the day of the grand opening (Image: Public)

Poundstretcher held the opening ceremony with Thurrock Foodbank and deputy mayor Sue Little in attendance.  

Thurrock Foodbank manager Pete, took part in a trolley dash in the opening and managed to get 4 bags of products for the charity.

Echo: Thurrock foodbank manager won four bags of shopping for the charityThurrock foodbank manager won four bags of shopping for the charity (Image: Poundstretcher)

Echo: It's the fourth Poundstretcher to open in south EssexIt's the fourth Poundstretcher to open in south Essex (Image: Public)