A NATIONAL pets shop hints there will be an upcoming opening in Tendring.

It was rumoured Pets at Home had plans to open a new store in Clacton next year.

A spokesperson for the brand has not confirmed a date but says a launch is on the cards.

They said: “We already have a few stores in north east Essex including Colchester, Maldon and Braintree offering our unique product range and customer service.

“Pets at Home has been looking to open a store in the Tendring area for some time. We hope to bring the Pets at Home experience to Clacton in the future.”