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Sophie Finnegan

New Starbucks drive-thru opens in Ashington creating 15 new jobs

A new Starbucks drive-thru has opened in Northumberland, creating 15 new jobs for the area.

The coffee shop giant open its new drive-thru in Ashington on Friday, operated by EG Group. With a contemporary design, the new branch gives customers the opportunity to enjoy a handcrafted cup of coffee and relax with comfortable seating and free wi-fi.

Those looking to recharge while on the go can use the convenient drive-thru lane. And to celebrate the opening, the store will provide complimentary offers for the local community.

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Lara Cartwright, brand manager, EG Group said: "We are excited to open our new Drive Thru store in Ashington and look forward to welcoming the local community. The store is proud to support the Christie Charity providing invaluable support to cancer patients and their loved ones."

Locals can now enjoy their favourite Starbucks beverage or maybe try Starbucks' new Orange Mango Refresha Drink. It joins fan favourites like the Strawberry Acai Refresha Drink and the Pink Coconut Starbucks Refresha Drink.

Starbucks UK now also serves a broad range of dairy alternative options, including oat, soya, almond, coconut, and the exclusive Starbucks Original Nut Blend, for free. Starbucks also offers a 25p discount to all customers who bring a reusable cup when purchasing a drink.

The new store is conveniently located at Ashington Starbucks DT, Ashwood Business Park, A189, Ashington, NE63 0XF and is open from 6.30am until 9pm Monday to Friday, 7am until 9pm Saturday, and 7.30am until 9pm Sunday.

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