A NEW sport shop has opened in Colchester, creating 30 jobs.

Sporting Pro is now open in Colchester Retail Park, off Sheepen Road.

Tom Knight, who heads up the sports chain, said: “Colchester is one of our flagship stores, and Colchester Retail Park is the perfect site for us.”

The shop sells equipment for all sports, including football, rugby and hockey as well as running and racquet sports.

It is open from 9.30am to 8pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm on Saturdays and 10.30am to 4.30pm on Sundays.