A POPULAR village fish and chip shop is reopening after weeks of being closed.

Spinnaker Fish Bar, on 10A High St, Downton, has put notices in the windows informing customers that it is reopening on Wednesday, September 4. It will be open between 5pm and 9pm, but regular hours are unknown at this stage.

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This comes after speculation on social media regarding whether the takeaway had permanently closed, with mixed responses from locals on whether it would open its doors again.

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In August, a sign which read "opening soon under new management" was put up, but until this week, there was no further update on when this would be.

On Google, the fish bar is listed is "permanently closed".

The business has a five star hygiene rating and is Downton's only dedicated fish and chip shop.