Eager IKEA fans queue for new Reading store opening

Fans of the Swedish home furnishings store, IKEA, have been patiently lining up for the opening of a new store in Reading.

There have been some concerns about the store's location in Calcot with some saying it will lead to too much traffic.

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Fans of the home furnishings store, IKEA, have started queueing ready for the opening of a new store in Reading.

Queues forming outside the store Credit: ITV Meridian

Shoppers turned out early in order to get the best spot for the traditional tree planting and ribbon cutting.

Some people camped overnight so that they could be at the front of the queue, including Katie Cool and her daughter Ella from Southampton.

Katie and Ella Cool with their tent

The 32,000 square metre store on Pincents Lane, Calcot is expected to create up to 370 new jobs.