A POPULAR gift shop in Colchester has announced it will be doubling in size.

Bill and Berts, in Sir Isaac’s Walk, will be connecting with the neighbouring former Trespass unit to create “one huge store”.

The shop’s owners revealed the planned open day is Friday, April 8.

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A spokesman said: “Come check out the great selection of new stock as well as bigger ranges of our firm favourites. More Jellycat, more Wrendale, and so much more.”