A beloved pet goldfish believed to be the oldest in Merseyside has died at the grand old age of 22.
Nicol Arathoon, 38, was just 16-years-old when she bought Sparky from Burleydam Garden Centre in Ellesmere Port. The feisty fish, who saw the appointment of six Prime Ministers throughout his long life, earned the nickname 'Sparky the Sharky' due to his tenacious nature - mercilessly slaughtering any other fish that dared invade his tank.
He died yesterday, June 15, and was buried at Plymyard Cemetery next the grave of Nicol's mum, Janette.
