New addition to the town's caf society

Byline: HENRYK ZIENTEK

He said: "It has been a fantastic move coming into Queensgate and business is going extremely well."The company has opened premises at New Street in the town centre - adding to its existing sites at the Kingsgate Centre and at the Odeon Cinema alongside the Galpharm Stadium.Costa Coffee is the number one coffee shop chain in the UK with an estimated 35% of the adult population visiting Costa - more than any other coffee chain.Clr Peter McBride, Kirklees cabinet member for regeneration, said: "We are delighted to welcome these new businesses to the indoor market.Today, it has more than 1,100 stores in the UK and another 600-plus in 25 other countries.John Brook has been trading in Bradford for a number of years and has decided to branch out to Huddersfield.Costa Coffee also has premises in Halifax, Bradford, Leeds and Wakefield.The company was founded by Italian brothers Sergio and Bruno Costa in 1971.* CUP WINNER: Costa Coffee's new outlet at New Street, Huddersfield (PC280211Acosta-01.jpg (2 and 3)The new outlet has opened in premises formerly occupied by JJB Sports.Kirklees Council has also confirmed four new traders have moved into the indoor market at Queensgate Market in Huddersfield.The move comes as the company seeks planning approval for an outlet at the Spindlegate leisure development at Leeds Road, Hillhouse.A NEW business is percolating in Huddersfield - with the opening of another Costa Coffee shop.That proposal calls for a single-storey stone-built restaurant with 26 car parking spaces.The Yorkshire Rose pub is already operating at the site - formerly the James Robinson chemical works. Spindlegate also has planning permission for a 62-bed hotel and a shop unit."Not only are they helping to add to the atmosphere of a bustling market but they are bringing something new for shoppers."And Tim Price has set up a branch of Cash4gold in the market.Brooks Furnishing have taken over six stalls and are now selling a wide range of contemporary furniture.CAPTION(S):Another new business is Hairlicious run by Ingrid Daley which stocks wigs, hair extensions and ponytails.

* CUP WINNER: Costa Coffee's new outlet at New Street, Huddersfield (PC280211Acosta-01.jpg (2 and 3)