MORRISONS staff have announced, following their Christmas trading figures, that their intention to close 10 stores is devastating news for the workers affected.

Cirencester has a Morrisons store in Dyer Street - but it has not yet been confirmed whether the shop will be closing or not.

Usdaw national officer Joanne McGuinness said: "We will now enter into full and meaningful consultation meetings on these proposals, where we will look closely at the company’s business case.

"Our priority is to maximise employment within Morrison’s, seek redeployment opportunities for members whose shop is closed and minimise compulsory redundancies.

"We will support, advise and represent our members throughout this period of uncertainty."