A Whitehaven bakery has closed its doors due to a lack of trade – but it might not be the end.

For Cups Cyak, on Duke Street, shut on Friday after owner Danielle Leeson decided it had become “too expensive to run a shop” in the town.

However, Mrs Leeson, who is originally from Australia, hopes to continue baking from home once her kitchen has been renovated.

“It was basically too expensive to run a shop,” she said. “It was a real struggle. I want to see if I can continue from home but I’m waiting while our home is renovated.”

The shop, which had only been open eight months, sold home-made baking, including cupcakes and tray bakes.

Mrs Leeson posted: “We would like to say a big thank you to all of our loyal and new customers for your on-going support over the last eight months.

“Sadly, due to lack of trade we are unable to keep our doors open. We will continue to run our Facebook group for any enquiries.”

She added: “A lot of blood, sweat and tears have gone into the making and running of For Cups Cyak so the decision to close has been a very difficult one.”