The well-loved Priory Plaice Fish and Chips in Ulverston will not renew its licence due to reasons related to the cost of living.

The current business on Priory Road will have its last day of service on Saturday, December 17.

Many readers reacted to the “sad news”, saying: “We’ll miss it!”

One reader said: “Oh, this is sad. Only place I like my fish and chips from! Will have to get some before it closes.”

A lot of people agreed that the news was: “Such a shame, awesome chippy.”

Commenting: “Best Chippy around, was delish as always, very sad to see it go.”

And: “Definitely the best fish and chips this side of Yorkshire! So sorry to see it go.”

Many comments hailed Priory Plaice Fish and Chips as the best chippy in the area, saying: “They were the best fish and chips in Furness.”

“Yes, one of the best.”

“Best chippy in area, so sad. A weekly treat.”

“Best chippy around! Don't close!”

The news seems to have affected a lot of people: “What a shame, I've had food from here a couple of times and have to say, best I've had.”

“Shame, great scran, definitely best in the area.”

Even those who championed rival Fish and Chip shops such as The Chippy Bank in Ulverston or Polly’s Plaice in Askam said it was a “shame” Priory Plaice is shutting down.

A reader commented: “It’s sad they are closing for people who live near, but we only went once and were disappointed with them.”

A few readers focused on the future, wondering what will happen to the space Priory Plaice Fish and Chips will leave behind, one reader said: “Hope he can use the premises to make another business.”

Another warned: “I hope the owner hasn’t increased his rent too high to attract other businesses.”