A family-owned fishmonger has returned to Durham Market Hall as the company marks an "exciting new chapter" in its nearly 40-year history.

Sisters Honey and Lilly Kennedy have taken ownership of the Hodgson Fish Market Stall, which will once again be known by its original name, IK Fish.

The stall, which supplies fresh fish and seafood largely sourced from Hartlepool Fish Quay, was originally launched by their father, Ian Kennedy, in 1986 when he was 21.

Honey said: "We’re so pleased to have IK Fish back in the Market Hall and back serving the people of Durham.

"We’re delighted that Durham still has a supplier of fresh fish in the heart of the city, and we’re proud to be working in partnership with Hodgson Fish which will continue to supply us.

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"If you want any inspiration about how to cook your fish, please ask the fishmonger who will be more than happy to help.

"At the same time, it’s an exciting new chapter for IK Fish, and for Lily and myself."

In recent years, the business has been operated by Hartlepool Fish Quay wholesalers Hodgson Fish, for which Ian is now the operations director.

Honey, aged 26, and Lilly, aged 22, have several years of market trading experience between them, operating the popular Café Cenno on the mezzanine level of Durham Market Hall, and are now relaunching IK Fish.

IK Fish is open in Unit 53 in the Market Hall and will be open from 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday.