GREGGS is pressing ahead with plans for a new outlet in Cornwall despite opposition from pasty purists — and will be open in weeks.
The high street chain has announced its shop in Truro will fire up its ovens for the first time on December 6.
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It follows a long battle by the firm to establish a foothold in the “home of the pasty” and it was forced to abandon previous efforts due to the backlash from locals.
Greggs’ first store in the county, in Saltash, closed after nine months due to lack of trade.
It has two other outlets in Cornwall, but its plans for Truro — close to traditional pasty firms Rowe’s Cornish Bakers and Warrens Bakery — have sparked fury in some.
One angry resident raged: “This is the first major battle in full on war. It is an invasion on our capital.”
Another said: “Never have my custom when there is proper pasty shops down the road.”
Mocking an outraged contestant on TV’s Come Dine With Me, a third added: “Enjoy the Greggs, I hope it makes you very happy.
“Dear lord, what a sad little life.”
A Greggs spokeswoman said: “We can confirm we are due to open a shop in Truro this year.”
