Customers have welcomed the opening of a new family-run pet shop in a North-West town after seeing the closure of a nearby store.

Wayne and Suzanne Haslam recently unveiled The Pet Stop in Farnsworth Shopping Centre, Greater Manc and they said business had been good so far.

The new store has proved to be popular with pet owners after the closure of Nigel’s Pet Supplies in the same shopping precinct.

Nigel Cain, who closed his store at the beginning of April after 34 years, has helped Wayne and Suzanne to settle into their new business.

“Nigel’s help and support has been amazing because we’ve never run a shop before. We’ve known him for a few years,” said Wayne.

As well as running the new store in Farnworth, near Bolton, the couple also offer a delivery service.

“Custom has been good so far,” added Wayne.