A SUPERB' new church has offically opened its doors in Blackburn.

The Church of the Saviour, Sunnybank Road, was opened by a host of dignitaries including Bishop of Blackburn the Rt Rev Nicholas Reade.

Church warden Jeff Makinson, said: "It's an excellent building."

Reader John Ashcroft was given a special thank you by the Rev Richard Marshall, for his contribution in the building of the church.