A WOMAN has retired from her job after nearly 35 years of serving the Redditch public.

Hazel Green retired from J Sainsbury's on Tuesday, September 20 after 34 years and 10 months.

She started in November 1976 as a temp working 11 hrs a week and during her time with the company has worked in various roles including management.

A spokesman said: “Many will recognise Hazel from Sainsbury's petrol station in Redditch where she has worked for the past 16 years.

“She has been a joy to work with, always happy, and will be greatly missed.”