A NEWSAGENTS on Stroud High Street has rebranded and is now also selling alcohol and sandwiches.

McColls, formally Martins, is now a convenience store and celebrated it’s launch by handing out free magazines, face painting and hosting a colouring competition.

Store supervisior, Tia Taylor, said that the change came about in reaction to customer demand.

“We thought it would be a slow start but business has been really good since the refurbishment,” she said.

McColls has taken on two new staff members and opens Monday to Saturday 7am to 8pm and Sundays 8am to 6pm.