A popular coffee shop in Saxmundham town centre is being given a £60k facelift.

The Costa Coffee shop is Church Place is being closed for refurbishment between Monday, January 27, and Tuesday, February 4.

A grand re-opening is due to take place at noon on Wednesday, February 5, following the works. The re-launch event will involve a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the presence of town council chairman Councillor Jeremy Smith.

MORE - Is this the most expensive bottle of liqueur in the world?The store, which has a team of seven staff under manager Laura Jane Winyard, has been open for six years.

A spokeswoman for Scoffs Group, which trades as Costa Coffee, said the shop had enjoyed success since its launch.

"The store is a hit with the community and a real hub," she said.