A popular pet store in Oldham, Greater Manchester, has announced it will close before Christmas after 40 years in business.

Fishnet Aquarium and Pets announced online that its doors will close for good within the next month.

On the store’s Facebook page owners Lynn and David Hague said: “With mixed emotions, after 40 years of trading, we are ready to call time on Fishnet. This is not a sad announcement, it’s the end of an era and the start of the next chapter in our lives. 

“We would like to give our heartfelt thanks to every single person that has graced our shop with your custom over the last 40 years, it has been our pleasure to serve you. To everyone who has helped and supported us in any way, shape, or form, and to all of our family and friends, we really appreciate and thank you all, and we couldn’t have done it without you. 

“We will be clearing the stock, fixtures, and fittings over the coming weeks and plan to close the doors by Christmas, so please feel free to pop in and make us an offer on anything that takes your fancy.”