An artisan bakery that left Oxford due to traffic issues is proving popular in Witney.

The Heritage Bakery at Mill Walk, which sells fresh breads, pastries and bespoke cakes, is an expanded version of The Cake Shop which left Oxford's Covered Market in April after 38 years. 

Bosses said traffic conditions in Oxford the zero emission zone, excessive structural issues, and high levels of rent relative to footfall made it too difficult to operate.

The Heritage Bakery moved from Oxford's Covered Market to Witney (Image: Ed Nix)

Even so the shop was a favourite with visitors to the market who loved to take photos of its specially designed cakes - and buy them.

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The core members of the team remain on board and are commuting to Witney from Oxford.

Lucy Eden said: "It’s going great, Witney’s a lovely town and it’s great to be able to expand.

"We’ve still got our range of cakes but we now do savoury bakes, sandwiches, crisps, meal deals and lots of different breads as well. And we recently started selling hot drinks – a range of coffees, tea and hot chocolate."

The new location has free parking outside the front door, is easily accessible from Oxford, and has an expanded range of goods.