A LOCAL hero is being sought to help officially open the new B&M store in Redditch.

B&M has created 70 jobs after securing new shop premises in the town.

The finishing touches are currently being made to the 34,000 sq ft store on the Abbey Retail Park before it opens on Saturday, October 11.

And to help mark the special occasion, one deserving member of the community will have the chance to be a VIP for the morning.

Mark Edmonds B&M’s store manager at Redditch said: “We wanted a true VIP to officially open our new store and what better way than to ask customers to nominate those who make a real difference to people’s lives in and around Redditch.

"We’re not judging by age or the type of support, we just want someone who goes that extra mile and who we can give something back to for a change."

People can be nominated by friends, family or work colleagues and could be someone who makes life better for people in the area, works hard for a particular cause or is renowned for their charity work.

Nominations are being accepted up to Friday, October 3 and can be emailed to communications@bmstores.co.uk or posted to Redditch Brockhill Local Hero Search, B&M Retail LTD. Dakota Drive, Estuary Commerce Park, Speke, Liverpool, L24 8RJ.

The worthy winner will also receive £250 worth of vouchers to spend in store.