The new and improved branch of The Works in Carlisle city centre will open next week. 

Work is currently underway to get the building formerly occupied by Occasions ready for The Works to open on November 7.

It could previously be found at the top of English Street but closed in August ahead of the move to the new bigger location.

A spokesperson for The Works said: "We love being a part of the Carlisle community and are excited to be moving to a larger store on English Street.

"From our new store we’ll continue to provide customers with the same excellent value, as well as a much bigger range of products for reading, learning, creating and playing.

"We can’t wait to welcome both new and existing customers from Carlisle and the surrounding areas through the doors of our newest store just in time for the festive season."