One of the UK's top supermarket chains has confirmed it will discontinue its click-and-collect service next week, affecting shoppers in Glastonbury.

Aldi's decision will impact ten stores across Somerset and North Somerset, including Glastonbury, with the service ending on Monday, August 19.

In an email to customers, Aldi UK stated that the move is part of their drive to increase 'operational efficiency' and continue providing high-quality products at low prices.

A spokesperson for Aldi said: "At Aldi, our focus is on providing customers with high-quality products at the lowest possible prices. One of the ways we keep our prices low for customers is by running the most efficient supermarket business in Britain. As a result, we've made the decision to bring our Click & Collect service to an end so we can focus on doing just that."

Launched in September 2020 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the click-and-collect service allowed shoppers to collect online orders without physical contact. By 2021, it had expanded to over 200 locations across the UK.

However, the service will be discontinued at ten Somerset stores, including Glastonbury, on Monday. Shoppers who have already placed orders will still be able to collect them before the deadline.