​MAYOR Anne Regan stepped back onto the shop floor of Marks and Spencers where she worked for 30 years to open the newly refurbished branch.

The Cheltenham store celebrated its centenary with a makeover.

The new look includes a modern cafe, revamped women’s section and bigger food hall.

Store manager Helen Holden praised the staff for their hard work.

“It looks absolutely superb and I am feeling incredibly proud this morning,” she said.

Long-standing employee Eleanor Meszaros has seen many changes to the shop over the last 41 years.

The 68-year-old said: “It has been a privilege to work here and this is by far the best refurbishment we have had.”

Cheltenham mayor Anne Regan cut the ribbon to open the glossy new store.

She had worked for the company for 30 years in various roles.

“I never dreamt I would be opening up the shop as mayor. It is a privilege and I am extremely proud to be here,” she said.

“I pop in and I still know a lot of the staff.”

Marks and Spencers has also helped Mrs Regan get a permanent base for young people off the ground by donating £5,000.

She said: “The firm has been fully behind the community work that I have done so I cannot thank them enough.”

To celebrate the centenary a stylist will be on hand at the High Street shop until Saturday to give people fashion advice.

There will also be a chef in the food hall cooking up seasonal dishes.