A beloved pie shop that featured in a Channel 4 show is closing after 50 years of business.

Potts Pies in Lancaster first opened in 1973 and caught the attention of the Hairy Bikers.

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The owner, Donna Crossley, who started working at the shop in 1992, left customers shocked by the news.

“I did not ever think I’d be writing this, but it’s time to hang my apron up,” she wrote in an emotional Facebook post.

“I would like to thank each and every one of you, it’s had his ups and downs, mainly ups.

“It’s not been easy over the last few years as some of you know. I will leave here with my head held high and be proud of what I’ve done,” she added.

Gutted by the news, locals praised Donna and her team.

“End of an era, lots of amazing memories and generations of workers and customers,” one wrote.

“Potts Pies will always have a place in my heart, my grandad used to work there years ago,” said another.

“I would like to wish the new owner all the best and good luck for what you turn it into,” echoed a third.

Donna said the highlight of her time at the shop was the day the late Dave Myers and Si King paid a visit.

Potts Pies was launched by Joe and Vena Potts in 1973 before it was taken over by the Walsh family in 1988.

It expanded and had shops in Morecambe, Toorisholme, Bare and Bolton le-Sands.

The business struggled in the last few years and Donna only employed two staff members who made pies twice a week.

The shop has been sold to new owners, but it’s not known what they plan on doing with the space.