A COFFEE chain could be about to open its third branch in Hereford.

Costa has applied to Herefordshire Council for permission to fit out the exterior of two adjoining shops in High Town with three signs bearing the company's logo.

Costa already has an outlet in Gomond Street and in May this year opened a shop on the city's multi-million pound Old Market development.

A spokesperson for the coffee chain has told the Hereford Times: "We're currently evaluating opportunities in Hereford and will be looking at potential sites for a new store location in early 2015."