The famous Dulux dog, the star of TV paint ads, is set to make an appearance at the opening of a new store in Cheltenham.

Homebase, the home and garden store, has created 29 new jobs at its store on Tewkesbury Road.

The new staff at the 36,591 sq ft store, have been provided with externally accredited training, including City & Guilds gardening and kitchen design qualifications.

Homebase is inviting customers to head into the store on Saturday where they'll have the opportunity to be inspired by Dulux experts and take part in product demonstrations between 9am-10am and 3pm-4:30pm.

The team will also be joined by the Dulux dog, from 10am-4pm, and customers will be able to snap a selfie with him.

Aaron Remnant, store manager, said: "I'm delighted that we're back in Cheltenham and my fantastic team are ready to help with all your home and garden projects. Whether you're looking a specific product or you're just in need of some ideas and advice, we're here for you."

Covid-safe precautions are in place in-store and customers are asked to social distance and wear a face covering if they are able to.

Homebase Cheltenham is open seven days a week, Monday-Saturday 9am-7pm and Sunday 10am4pm on Tewkesbury Road, Cheltenham, GL51 9AA. Order and collect is available to customers.