A HUSBAND and wife team have opened their first shop in Burnham - and have certainly put in the ground work.

M&F Carpets and Flooring opened this week and the family business is located in Abingdon Street just off the High Street.

Mike and Fiona Fear are the driving forces behind the firm, which is stocked from floor to ceiling with a wide range of carpets, vinyls and luxury vinyl tiles.

A steady stream of customers entered the store on Monday morning, when it opened for business.

And the early visitors were treated to tea and cakes which were served up by the owners.

Mr Fear has been in the carpet business for more than a decade, while Fiona says she will be taking care of the administ