YOUNGSTERS took on star status when they cut the ribbon to launch a £650,000 new look foodstore in Elland.

Members of the Rastrick Crickettes majorette troupe were also presented with a £200 donation for club funds by Kevin Brennan, manager of the re-vamped Co-op at Huddersfield Road.

The refit included new decor and windows, new shelves, lighting and refrigeration as well as a better layout.

More space has been devoted to in-store baked breads and pastries as well as chilled wines and beers. Opening hours have also been extended – from 7am to 10pm Monday to Saturday and from 10am to 4pm Sunday.

The relaunch is also part of improvements being undertaken across 5,000 Co-op outlets UK-wide.

They include foodstores, travel shops, pharmacies, funeral parlours and bank branches.