A purr-fect place for a cuppa and a cuddle

BUT POPULAR PET ALMOST CAUSED CAFE TO CLOSE DOWN

- NICK HORNER

Betty, Folklore café’s resident cat, inside the cafe at Sutton Coldfield Railway Station

BESIDE a bustling platform at one of Birmingham's busiest transport hubs is a 'cat' cafe with its own community - but blink and you could easily miss it.

Folklore is almost hidden from view beside Platform 2 at Sutton Coldfield Railway Station. Jump on a train and you may be forgiven for not seeing the cafe run by would-be Bake Off contender Alex Light.

But step inside the cafe and you are immediately transported from the hustle and humdrum of everyday life. It's a space to chill out and watch the world go by, while munching on a Canadian-style bagel and supping a brew.

Alex was in the running to appear on the 2016 Bake Off series and made it to the last 16, but just missed out on the televised section.