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Supermarket chain Lidl has admitted it is looking at potentially opening a new store in Blackwood.

The German firm told Caerphilly Observer it was “continuing to explore options to bring a new Lidl store to Blackwood” – and said it “looks forward to sharing any firm plans with the community as soon as we’re in a position to do so.”

Lidl currently has stores in Caerphilly, Ystrad Mynach and Risca.

Meanwhile, Blackwood is currently home to Asda, Aldi and Home Bargains stores, while there is a Sainsbury’s in nearby Pontllanfraith.

Blackwood’s independent councillor Kevin Etheridge has written to Lidl asking it to open a store in the town.

Cllr Etheridge said Lidl had responded to him saying Blackwood is a target location but it had yet to find a suitable location.

He said Lidl opening a Blackwood store would “bring employment to our community” and added: “I believe my residents would welcome competition and choice.”