A newsagents has been restored to look as good as new – as it looked back in 1874.

Cross Street News in Camborne, Cornwall, has been completely restored to its original state thanks to funding from the Townscape Heritage Initiative.

Alan and Glyniss Charlesworth have run the shop for seven years – and say they are delighted with the "new" look.

Mr Charlesworth said: "The roof has been completed redone with local Delabole slate – using the traditional wet layering and scantel method in which you insert pegs in the slate and lay it on lime mortar which holds it in place, rather than using nails.

"All the exterior timber has also been completely replaced."

The Townscape Heritage Initiative released grants for buildings to be replaced.

The Charlesworth's received funding for around 60 per cent of the work, which cost approximately £80,000.

"We're thrilled with the work – it looks beautiful and it's a big event for the street.

"It looks like how it looked back then."

Townspeople from Camborne gathered to celebrate the restoration yesterday at the shop.

Mr Charlesworth added: "The mayor came down and the MP George Eustice opened it for us, as well as many members of the town council.

"Members of the under 18s rugby club came as well – as we sponsor them.

"It was a fantastic event, we're very pleased."