A POPULAR gift shop in Colchester will remain closed until Friday ahead of its grand reopening.

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

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It remains shut today until Thursday, before it opens with beer and prosecco at 9.30am on Friday.

The shop’s owners said: “Do come along and join the party in the new even bigger Bill and Berts.”