A new coffee shop honouring a former soldier's grandfather will open in Middlesbrough.
Ben Rae, who served in the Army for seven years, will open his own coffee shop Hedley's Coffee Co., in Nunthorpe later within weeks.
The café is named after Ben's late grandfather, Peter Hedley, who inspired him to start his own business.
Ben said his grandad was: "A man who loved a good cup of coffee and inspired more in me than he'll ever know.
"Opening this place in his name means everything."
Hedley's Coffee Co. will open on Saturday, August 22 in Nunthorpe.
(Image: Hedley's Coffee Co.)
Renovations for the shop are ongoing.
(Image: Hedley's Coffee Co.)
The new business will offer a variety of products, including speciality coffee, matcha drinks, iced teas, freshly baked goods, and sandwiches.
The building at The Avenue Shops has been under renovation for several weeks, attracting the curiosity of local residents.
Ben has been sharing updates on the transformation of the building via the business's social media channels.
He said the positive response from locals has been overwhelming.
"We have had a lot of interest in the last few weeks and I'm glad people are as excited as we are," he said.
As part of the opening celebrations, visitors will have the opportunity to sample different products and meet the team.
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There will also be a chance to win free coffee and discounts in the days leading up to the launch.
The café, which is pet-friendly, aims to become a community hub for residents seeking a place to enjoy coffee, catch up with friends, or have lunch.
With finishing touches being made, Nunthorpe coffee enthusiasts will soon have a new spot to enjoy as the latest addition to the village's food and drink scene opens its doors at 11.00am on Saturday, August 22.