A convenience store near Norwich has changed hands after being run by two generations of the same family.

Fish's of Thorpe, a Premier-branded corner shop in Plumstead Road East, was run by Trevor Fish and his wife Sue for 38 years.

When the couple decided to retire, the shop was put on the market and has now been sold to Sravan Sai Tamada and his wife.

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Norwich Evening News: The new owners are excited to grow the businessThe new owners are excited to grow the business (Image: Christie & Co)The couple have experience managing similar businesses but this will be the first they have owned outright.

Mr Fish said: "I would like to sincerely thank all our wonderful loyal customers and my staff, both current and past for the support of our family business that you have all given us over these many decades.

"I am confident that the new owners and my fantastic staff will continue to offer you the service you all deserve.”

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Norwich Evening News: Lewis Last, senior business agent at Christie & CoLewis Last, senior business agent at Christie & Co (Image: Christie & Co)Lewis Last, senior business agent at Christie & Co who handled the sale, added: “I am pleased to see this deal across the line, I know this was hugely important to Mr and Mrs Fish given the business has been in the family for more than 60 years.

"They had become very fond and familiar with their customers, so ensuring the business was handed over to the right person was imperative."