A new shop opened its doors with a "lively" celebration.

Premier Market Street, on Market Street, Little Lever, was opened by SMS and Sons Group on Saturday, September 14.

The grand opening attracted a large crowd from the community.

The shop stocks a variety of items (Image: Supplied) The day was filled with entertainment, including a bouncy castle, a live DJ, and balloon modelling.

The store gave away more than 200 Carrs pasties, 100 goodie bags and 50 uncooked chickens.

The event was attended by public figures, including Cllr Andrea Taylor-Burke, Bolton’s mayor Andy Morgan, and his partner, mayoress Karen.

The store opening was one to remember (Image: Supplied) The mayor and mayoress took part in a charity activity similar to the "supermarket sweep" game.

They had 60 seconds to fill their trolley, which came to £83.38 at the checkout.

SMS and Sons Group matched this amount, donating £83.38 to each of the four charities chosen by the mayor.

The charities were Bolton Hospice, Bolton FM, Bolton Wanderers in the Community, and the Darren Deady Foundation.

The response from the community was very positive, showing a "strong sense of community spirit" and gratitude for the new shop.