A Worcester business has chosen not to reopen - after recently closing its doors to do some decorating.

The Phoenix Garden at The Hopmarket in Worcester city centre will now be trading entirely online and at markets. 

A spokesperson for the business posted the update on The Phoenix Garden's Facebook page, thanking their customers and followers.

It said: "It is with much sadness that I have decided not to reopen our lovely shop in The Hopmarket, Worcester, following the recent closure for decorating.

"I hope you will continue to follow us on Facebook, as we will still be trading online and at various markets, so 'watch this space' for future posts and information.

"To my followers - thank you!

"Your support means a lot.

"To my customers - I hope you love the items you bought from us, it was great to meet you.

"Unfortunately, there just were not enough of you to make the business viable from the shop location, despite my best efforts.

"A very sad day for me, I loved my little shop, which had been my dream for many years.

"The business will continue with a different model and exciting to see what will happen next, as there are options and opportunities I will be exploring after I have had a much needed break."

The closure comes after another business in The Hopmarket has moved to bigger premises just yards away.

Vintage and designer clothing business Maelhaus has opened new premises at The Foregate.

The business is the brainchild of a group of entrepreneurial teenagers with an eye on protecting the environment.

The ground floor will open to customers at a former tailor's this month.

A chill-out space for the city's youth is set to open in the basement in the new year.

Work on the downstairs room is scheduled to be finished by January which will provide a chillout area, a space for the youth of Worcester including a snack bar serving soft drinks, a pool table, arcade machines, skater gear and Xbox gaming.

The business was set up by friends Cian MacGabhann, Zak Lange, Sam Hope, Charlie Kerton and Willem Van Der Kleijn.