Hundreds of construction jobs are expected to be created following the planning approval of a new Tesco superstore.

The store will be situated in Newtownards, north Down, on the site of the old Ards Abattoir off the Portaferry Road.

The project which includes a petrol station and parking spaces will result in the creation of 200 retail jobs.

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Mayor of Newtownards, David Smyth, said: "I do not believe that Tesco will do any harm to Newtownards town centre at all.

"I think you will get the service and the quality in the town for those shops who are already there.

"They give marvellous service, with high quality goods and I think that will win out every time."

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