A BEAUTY and health retailer is looking to improve its own appearance after applying for new signage.

Superdrug is looking to install two exterior signs to its site in Stane Retail Park, Stanway, after it opened its doors on Thursday.

The plans have been submitted to Colchester Council which will have the final say on the application.

The new branch, which has longer opening hours than its Colchester High Street counterpart, has resulted in the creation of 20 jobs.

It comes two weeks after the opening of neighbouring shop Marks and Spencer.

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