Several well-known supermarket chains are in talks about moving into Cowley, Oxford, according to the owners of Templars Retail Park.

Resolution Properties said DIY chain B&Q could move to a smaller store, leaving space for a supermarket.

Spokesman Dominic Morgan said: “We have a planning application to sub-divide the B&Q unit.

"We are talking to well known supermarket operators and hope to be able to conclude terms with one of them shortly.

“The council has accepted the suitability of the site for food retailing.”