Locals in the ultra-exclusive enclave of Thornham are complaining about people using helicopters to visit the village delicatessen.

Villagers say they have been disturbed by noise from choppers bringing customers to the Thornham Deli, an increasingly fashionable shop and cafe known for its focus on locally-grown and sourced 'artisan' produce.

They have raised the issue of the 'heli deli' with their parish council which has agreed to investigate.

Seven helicopters landed for breakfast at Thornham Deli on Saturday(Image: Thornham Deli)

The business attracting the jetset describes itself as a one-stop restaurant, deli and lifestyle shop, adding it is "the place to be" on the coast.

Takeaways include barista coffees, smoothies and freshly-made pastries and cakes.

Its restaurant offers the chance to tuck into everything from a full English to steak bao buns amid "contemporary, industrial style architecture, local materials and stylish furniture".

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