Greggs shares have risen 7.36% to 1,722p today after the bakery chain posted stronger third-quarter sales.

Total sales grew 6.1% in the 13 weeks to 27 September, with like-for-like sales in company-managed shops up 1.5%.

Trading picked up in August and September after a weaker July and year-to-date sales are now up 6.7%.

The company, led by Roisin Currie, has also opened 57 new shops this year, taking its estate to 2,675 stores, while its Bake at Home range is now stocked in Tesco and Iceland.