A BRAND new sweet shop will be opening in Carlisle city centre this weekend and the owners are aiming to fill a gap they say they have identified in the city.

Sweet Retreat will open on English Street in Carlisle on Sunday, April 28 from 10am with the owners encouraging people to come down and try their over 450 different types of pick and mix.

The business is the brain child of David Finnerty, who has decided to 'take the plunge' in opening his own business after noticing a gap in the market caused by Wilko's closing in the city last year.

In a statement on social media, Sweet Retreat owner, David Finnerty said: "It’s A local start up company bringing you Carlisle’s new Sweet Shop! Stocking over 450 different types of pick and mix, sold by container size and not weight! Vegan and sugar free available.

"Calippo fizzy frozen drinks and sweets and snacks from around the world at reasonable prices.

"We are planning to open on Sunday 28th April at 10am. We are based at 61 English Street, Carlisle. Would love to see you there."