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Andy and Kim Ashplant on Saturday announced plans to retire and close Beeton's fish and chip shop in St Peter Port after nearly 25 years.

Mrs Ashplant said the rising cost of electricity, gas and cod had made it difficult to keep the fish and chip shop competitive.

The business in its current form will remain open until 28 June, but Mrs Ashplant said she hoped it could be rented or bought and kept as a chippy.

Reflecting on recent years, Mrs Ashplant said rising costs had been tough.

Mrs Ashplant said what happens next for Beaton's was the "big question".