A POPULAR Whitefield fish and chip shop has been sold.

The sale of the chippy, in Victoria Square, Whitefield, was announced by Kings Business Transfer.

Gerry Murphy, a partner with Kings who handled the sale, said: "The Victoria Square fish and chip shop is a very popular fish and chip shop and it is in a great location.

"There is a growing demand for traditional fish and chip shops as they are recognised as excellent business opportunities and there was obviously a lot of interest when this one came on the market."

The business was sold for an undisclosed fee. Bury-based Kings Business Transfer is one of the North West's leading commercial agents in the retail and leisure sectors.