A “lovely” village cafe near Darlington has announced it will be closing its doors for good amid rising costs.

Ulnaby Village Farm Shop, in High Coniscliffe, posted the announcement on social media last night (December 9), that it will be closing permanently on December 23.

The café previously shared on social media in September that they had to stop serving hot meals and snacks due to it "not being economically viable".

Ulnaby Village Farm Shop (Image: Google Maps)

In a statement, Ulnaby Village Farm Shop said on Facebook: “As many of you know by now, our cafe is closing permanently on Tuesday, December 23 at 4pm.

“Thank you so much to our amazing, loyal and supportive customers - so many who have become friends over the years.

“Also a huge thank you and much appreciation to our fa

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