Costessey coffee shop One Cup or Two closing its doors

Simon Kindleysides, from Blofield, opened One Cup or Two in March last year.

The business in The Street, Costessey, quickly became popular and expanded to a second room after just a month.

But Mr Kindleysides' health issues - a functional neurological disorder and a glioma brain tumour which has left him paralysed from the waist down - have forced him to close for good.

Simon Kindleysides said he's heart-broken to be closing the shop (Image: Newsquest)

Mr Kindleysides said: "Closing the doors is heartbreaking but I have no choice.

"I've worked so hard since the beginning and it's broken me mentally and physically.

"There's a lot going on in my personal life currently, with the brain tumour troubling me and working six days a week was taking its toll.

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"However it's been such a journey and I've loved every second of it.

The shop grew from strength to strength after opening in March 2023 (Image: Newsquest)

"I've made loads of friends for life since working here and I appreciate all my regulars who stopped by.

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"I'm going to miss everyone, from customers to staff, but I'm so thankful and I'll keep smiling and fighting my health."

Mr Kindleysides said his brain tumour has been troubling him (Image: Newsquest)

The shop will serve its last cup on Sunday, September 15.

Mr Kindleysides opened his shop with a wealth of experience in hospitality, which he was keen to return to the industry as a business owner.

Despite his health issues he built his business rapidly and it became a popular destination in the area.

One Cup or Two opening in The Street, Costessey (Image: Newsquest)