Supermarket chain Aldi has confirmed it will be taking over the Seaton Co-op store after it closes down next month.

The Co-op store on the Underfleet will be closing on June 11.

A spokesperson for Co-op, confirmed: "The Co-op is moving forward with a clear purpose and momentum and while this often involves opening new stores, we also regularly review our existing locations.

"The decision to close any store is not taken lightly and, only after careful consideration is our store in Seaton to close.

"The decision is in no way a reflection on the hard work and commitment of colleagues, who have been informed, and are being fully supported. We would like to thank the community for its support of the store over the years."

Discount supermarket chain Aldi has now confirmed it will be taking over the store.

An Aldi spokesman said: "We have reached an agreement with Co-op to acquire their Seaton store and anticipate this will reopen as an Aldi store early next year.

"This acquisition is part of our long-term strategy to bring Aldi's unbeatable value to even more customers across the UK."