THE Rum Story Café in Whitehaven have informed customers that they will close earlier than originally announced.

In January, the café announced it would close at the end of February, with owner Jason saying: "We as a team have tried everything to bring footfall into the café."

The initial closing date was February 29, however the café has decided to close earlier. A post read: "Unfortunately we will now be closing on Saturday February 17."

Until then, the café will continue to operate, and has experienced increased revenue as they approach their closing date. In fact, the café announced in a post that they "had to stop serving food today as we have ran out with being so busy".

In regards to the future of the café, the Rum Story said previously: "We will be discussing options for use of the space in the weeks to come and will update customers as soon as we know more.

"In the meantime, we hope everyone will give the café team their full support during their final month of trading."