A much-loved fish and chip shop in Glasgow's East End has shut its doors.
The chippy in Shettleston was run by the team who had been involved "for the best part of 23 years," with them taking over ownership of the shop in 2023.
Now, they've announced that "with a heavy heart", the shop, which was a hit with locals, has closed, much to their regulars' disappointment.
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Dolce Vita, based on Shettleston Road, announced the news on social media yesterday.
In a gutwrenching post, they said: "With a heavy heart, we are posting to advise of our closure.
"We have now closed our doors, effective immediately."
The notice goes on with a message from owners Nicole and Mark, which reads: "I have been a part of the Dolce Vita Legacy for the best part of 23 years and was given the opportunity to buy the shop over back in 2023.
"While we were excited at the prospect due to rising costs, staffing issues, looking to spend more time with my young family and having to put ourselves first, I have taken the decision to close our doors.
"While this has not been an easy decision, and many of our regular and loyal customers will be disappointed.
"In the current climate, it is not financially viable nor beneficial to my mental health to keep the business going, and therefore, sadly, Dolce Vita has now closed.
"We would like to thank our loyal customer base for everything they have done for us and for keeping us going as long as they have.
"Thank you for everything
"New owners will be taking over the premises, and more details will be released on this shortly by the new owners themselves.
"Here's to our future."
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Fans of the chippy have flocked to the comments to share their sadness in the shop's closing.
One said: "My family have been customers for many many years, my mum and dad were regulars every Friday. (After we lost dad, mum was the small fish supper no salt and vinegar!)
"We have now lost them both. I wish you all the very best for the future and thank you for everything. Good luck."
Another added: "You have definitely done the right thing.
"You put your heart and soul into it and tried every avenue, but at the end of the day, nothing in the world is more important than spending time with family.
"Forever proud of you both for having the courage to do it to begin with, I think if you hadn’t you would always have wondered, but now you can say you trie,d and it wasn’t for your lifestyle with family."
A third said: "Aww, so sorry to hear this, you're amazing, and have to put your family first, will miss you and your kebabs."
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