ANOTHER restaurant and takeaway could be opening in Colchester.

The former Tara Traders newsagent in Magdalen Street, Colchester, could be transformed into an eatery after an application was made to Colchester Council

Initial plans for the takeaway state it could be open at lunchtimes and in the evening.

In a supporting statement, the applicants wrote: "The premises have been on the market by Mr Patel as a retail shop for two years, as he is above retirement age and naturally wants to conclude his financial and emotional involvement in the shop to facilitate his retirement.

"During this considerable time, however, he has had no potential buyers for the premises as a retail shop but there is interest in the purchase as a potential restaurant and takeaway facility."

The council's target date for a decision is December 19.