A popular Kirkconnel fish and chip shop will sadly close its doors later this week.

Pegs Plaice in the village announced via a social media statement that rising costs will not be sustainable, with some of their stock more than doubling in price.

The shop will open for all the favourites, from a fish supper to a cheese burger meal, for the remainder of the week from 4pm-8pm, with Friday's closure sadly being the last time.

Pegs Plaice's Louise said: "This is not what I expected to be writing as this has been a very hard and upsetting decision for me to make. I have decided to close the shop on Friday 30th September.

"I have put a lot of hard work into the business over the last few years but unfortunately the economy has taken over and the overheads have become unachievable for the business.

"Stock has more than doubled and the gas and electricity rise in October is not going to be sustainable.

"I would like to thank all my customers and those who have supported me continuously, all my staff who have been behind the counter working hard, my family and friends for the support over the years and my husband for putting up with me stressing all the time.

"I will be open this week 4pm till 8pm Monday till Friday and close the doors 8pm Friday night.

"Hopefully see everyone before I close".