Southern Aquatics & Pets has announced the opening of a new shop in Southampton, reports the Southern Daily Echo.

A spokesperson for Southern Aquatics & Pets told the Southern Daily Echo: "We are thrilled to be bringing our brand to the pet lovers of Southampton and the surrounding areas.

"All our stores are stocked with the highest quality products and staffed with teams that have the knowledge to help and assist.”

Southern Aquatics & Pets also has stores in Poole and Yeovil.

Meanwhile, according to blogpreston.co.uk, a pet-mad couple have opened their first pet store in the Lancashire village of Bamber Bridge.

Louise and Becky Brindle-Rhodes first started selling their range of natural treats in November despite working full-time. 

But they were blown away by the response to selling their products online that they’ve taken on a physical store in the Old Mill Industrial Estate, Bamber Bridge.