A store manager has celebrated 25 years of service with Marks and Spencer.
Norma Mack, who works at the Simply Food store in Maldon High Street, was invited to a Champagne reception in London for long serving staff.
She attended the event with her husband Ian before watching a West End theatre show.
Mrs Mack, who lives in Woodham Ferrers, started her career with Marks and Spencer in Basildon as a sales advisor before managing numerous stores across the region.
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