A coffee shop has revealed that it has decided to close its doors after an emotional video statement was put on social media by its owner. 

Earlier this week, Messy Buns, which is based on Duck Hill in Ripon, revealed that it wouldn't be opening again after Christmas. 

The café has been in Ripon since 2017, with part of the business split between making cakes and creative designs, running the coffee shop and serving up sweet treats. 

Despite becoming a popular choice in Ripon in the six years that it's been open, café owner Lydia Peters posted a tearful social media video - documenting the hardship that the coffee shop had been through over the last few years. 

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In the video statement, she noted that her electricity bills had tripled since the start of 2023, while also battling the cost of living crisis, which has seen the cost of food, ingredients and outside costs.

During the video, Ms Peters said: “I can’t just keep getting more and more into debt because that’s where I am now.

"It all started two years ago when the government announced a reduction in socialising."

You can watch the video below:

The video goes on to explain that less and less people have used the café over time - with the business owner hoping to give other businesses and customers an insight into how difficult it is in the hospitality sector.  

During the video, Ms Peters also urged people to continue buying from Ripon businesses and supporting independents and hopes that other businesses won't go the same way as hers. 

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The coffee shop owner will continue to make cakes - but has said that the coffee shop will be fully closed immediately. 

Despite the video message, people still seemed to rally round her after she posted the message. 

In the comment section, one person said: "Well done Lydia, very brave to put this out there," while another added: "You have made a really brave decision, you should be exceptionally proud of running a small business for 7 years, it’s no small feat and 99% of people have no idea what courage it takes."