THE pictures of the new McDonald's are in!

The latest branch of the fast-food giant officially opened it's doors in Hatch Warren Retail Park at 11am yesterday morning (Wednesday, October 2), following a soft launch the day before.

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It was attended by the Mayor of Basingstoke, Cllr Dan Putty, who cut the ribbon outside to a roar of applause.

It is the fifth McDonald’s restaurant in Basingstoke with others at the Top of Town, Brighton Hill Retail Park, the Leisure Park, and its most recent branch at Chineham Shopping Centre, which opened in May this year.

Check out the best photos from the day by scrolling through our photo gallery.