Worcester News readers have been mourning the loss of a beloved city chippy.

Bath Road Chippy, a favourite among locals, is set to close its doors for the last time on Saturday (October 26) at 9pm.

The chippy will become a Domino's Pizza after being a stalwart chip shop in Worcester for almost 25 years.

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Harry Angelides, 82, the owner of the shop, said he had tried to sell it after being diagnosed with Parkinson's two years ago so it would remain a chippy, but was not able to find a buyer.

Commenting on the Worcester News Facebook page, many readers were left feeling a bit down by the news.

Pat Roberts said the chippy had the "best fish and chips and lovely staff".

Katrina Kear-Wood, a customer for more than two decades, echoed this sentiment, saying, "Best chippy in Worcester and lovely friendly staff.

"Been going for over 20 years.

"Food consistently good.

"Will be missed."

Steve Griffiths commented: "When I lived in St Peter’s I loved this chippy."

Netti Craddock simply said: "Sad news.

"A great chippy!"

Lorna Hatchard praised the staff, saying: "The ladies were all very quick, very efficient and always polite.

"I hope they all find employment soon."

Joe Perryman said: "(I've been going to) this place since I was a teenager.

"Sad to see it go."

Other fans included Nicky Corfield, who wrote: "Always our favourite chippy.

"Lovely friendly people, so hardworking and polite."

Anna Munn-Davies, who worked at the chippy for 12 years, said, "Absolute end of an era.

"I worked here under Harry for 12 years and loved every moment.

"So sad to see it go."

Another former employee, Emily Booth, commented: "I have many memories of working in this shop in my teens to early 20’s.

"Sending all my best to Harry and to the staff."