A NEW café has been opened in Marks & Spencer boasting panoramic views of York.

The café, which promises “the best views of York Minster in the city”, is based in The Pavement shop.

Staff were joined by Lieutenant Colonel Andy Knot, the commanding officer of 2 Signal Regiment York, and Richard Shephard, director of development at York Minster, at the grand opening of the 100-seat venue.

The top-floor café has created 20 new jobs.

It features a telescope for customers to use in exchange for a small donation which will be given to the York Minster Fund.