The popular Alfords Garden Centre in Grimsby has been put up for sale by the present owners Peter and Dee Skiba.

They're eager to find a buyer who will safeguard the jobs of 25 staff members and who will provide even more choice and value for money for customers.

In the meantime they are reassuring customers that the centre is still fully stocked and open as usual as they prepare for the Christmas buying period.

"It is important people realise that we are still fully up and running and the perfect place to find a festive gift, or to decorate homes," said Dee.

"The bulldozers are certainly not moving in and hopefully new buyers will make sure they never do."