Hungry shoppers are rejoicing after Greggs in Braintree reopened.

The hugely popular town centre shop was closed this morning (March 1) with a sign on the door reading 'closed until further notice'.

Customers were facing a 16 mile round trip to the next nearest Greggs in Newland Street, Witham, to get their fix.

It is believed a shortage of staff was to blame. 

The store will close at 4pm today (March 1).

Greggs has been contacted for comment.