Nine new jobs have been created with the opening of a new Starbucks drive-thru store at Mill Farm Sports Village, Wesham.

Starbucks fans in Kirkham will soon be able to get their coffee fix as a new drive-thru opens its doors.

The opening of the new store, which is located near AFC Fylde Football Club, was marked with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 8am this morning (August 14).

Customers are invited to visit the store to try one of the new Summer Frappuccinos available, including Peanut Butter Cup and Chocolate Marshmallow S’mores.

Vouchers offering a complimentary Starbucks beverage will also be distributed in the local area.

Rob Todorov, Starbucks Brand Manager at EG Group, said: "We are excited to open our new store at Mill Farm and look forward to welcoming customers to enjoy their favourite Starbucks food and beverages."

Operated by Starbucks licensee EG Group, the store will create a total of nine new jobs for the local area.

The new Drive Thru will we open from 6.30am to 9pm on Monday – Friday, 7am to 9pm on Saturday and 8am - 8pm on Sunday.