Coffee chain causes controversy in Hampshire town

With many high streets across the Meridian region crumbling under the pressure of giant corporations, residents at Emsworth in Hampshire have welcomed a new coffee chain to their high street.

1500 people signed a petition against the caffeine giant. But its warm reception today shows that some are willing to compromise.

ITV News Meridian speaks to Lacey Green, Assistant Manager for Heidi's Patisserie and Robin Arkle, Managing Director for Premier Coffee who own Costa Coffee. Chloe Oliver reports.