FORMER ITV West newsreader Sally Irlam and Weston MP John Penrose will be on hand to officially open a revamped care home.

Residents of Beach Lawns Care Home, in Beach Road, are benefitting from 18 upgraded bedrooms, a new entrance and refurbished lounge rooms and bathrooms.

The completion of the �1.5million project will be marked by the pair on December 4.

Home manager Demelza James said: “We’re all really excited about the event as our home really does look spectacular now the works are complete and we can’t wait to show the range of improvements off to our visitors.”