THE OPENING date for a new branch of Superdrug has been confirmed.

Fans of the health and beauty chain will be able to shop at the branch in High Street, Wanstead, from Thursday, December 21.

The store opening has created 11 new jobs.

Customers have been promised a range of designer brand fragrances, toiletries and Superdrug’s own-brand vegan cosmetics range.

Michelle Matthews, store manager of the Wanstead branch said: “We are delighted to confirm that we will be opening a new store this month on Wanstead high street, bringing our unique mix of beauty, health, fragrances and gifts and exclusive brands to Wanstead just in time for Christmas.”

The store’s opening hours will be 8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm on Saturday and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.