Readers of the Hexham Courant sent their best wishes to Wil Cheung after he announced he will close his popular Chinese restaurant, the Golden Dragon, in Hexham, later this month after 15 years.

John Lees: "This is very sad. My son lives round the corner, our Friday teatime will never be the same again. Wil doesn't really say why he's closing, it seems to be a prosperous business. Maybe his acting career is calling him! Good luck anyway."

Lisa Crowe: "Good luck Wil. It's lovely to see so many kind words from everyone as you have always been a lovely person supporting local interests."

Katy Carr: "It's so sad that you are closing down, we have great memories over the years. Wil has always been such a supportive member of the community too, we will be sad to see you go! Best of luck for the future x"

Dominic Barnes: "I'm very sorry to hear this; great people, great service, great food. All the best Wil...thanks!"

Claire Watson-Laney: "We used to go here every Christmas for a Xmas eve meal with grandma, she loved it and I’m glad she isn’t here to see it go. The only place I know of that sells seaweed!!! I’m bereft! We’ve loved our takeaways from you thank you."

Marie Flatman: "Such sad news, we will miss Wil, used to eat there a last, remembering the great Chinese New Year celebrations there."

James Clare: "It's such a shame. We have ordered from you a lot, the last time only last Saturday and we loved it as usual."

Olive Norris: "I'm very sad to hear this news, it was the best and Wil was great."

Tracey Barnes: "I will miss this place. Thank you so much for all the delicious food. Good luck."

Katherine Fletcher: "Corbridge lost Artisam, now Golden Dragon in Hexham. Two of the best Chinese restaurants about! Gutted. Your food was delicious, especially salt and pepper chilli chicken."

Charlotte Ridley: "Very sad! Best Chinese ever and so friendly. You will be missed Will. X"

Joan Johnson: "I'm sad to hear this. Best wishes for the future."

Ann Douglas: "It's so sad when such popular places close."

Delia Alton: "Such a shame after so many years!"

Mark Gradwell: "Good luck Wil. Thank you to you and all of the staff you have had for fantastic food and service over the years. Thank you also for always being prepared to support the local community. Good luck."

Marc Hydleman: "Such a shame. I have always enjoyed the food here, whether it was eat in or takeaway. There was always a great atmosphere in there and we were always made very welcome. Good luck to you Wil, and all the staff, for the future."

Angel Hill: "Thank you for all the times we shared in your restaurant. We used to always have family birthdays there. It's such a shame you're leaving. I want to personally thank you also for going out of your way for getting masks for the care homes around here. Thank you."

Helen Carr-Smith: "Such a shame you are closing down, it’s been one of our favourite restaurants in Hexham. Many happy memories made in the Golden Dragon, you will be a big miss. Good luck to you all with future projects."

Kathleen Coats: "Sad to hear...you all will be a big miss. Always loved eating here. Wil was always backing the community, lovely guy. X"

Lynn Bridgett: "So sorry to hear this. We love the food at the Golden Dragon. Good luck for the future."

Karen Varty: "Such a generous, kind, fun, simply nice man! (Bit of a hero for my son due to his star gazing!!!) Wishing you well for the future Wil x"

Smith Marston Building Surveyors: "Really very sorry Will. All the best for the future, whatever that may be."

Annette Wicks: "I’m so sad , your food is the best, will miss you."

Majbritt Mann: "Aw, what a shame. Good luck in whatever the future brings to you and all your staff."

Lindsay Kane: "Ah no, such a shame. I visited here for a meal last year and it was lovely."

David Crawford: "First of many. I can't see any Chinese restaurants surviving even after lockdown restrictions are lifted sadly."

Jasper Green: "My favourite restaurant and takeaway. Devastated."

Julie Shepherd: "The best Chinese by far!"

David Tiffin: "So sorry to see you go, good luck for the future."

Christian Swinburne: "Oh no, Wil. That’s so sad. Please don’t! My son will be devastated!!"

Susan Thompson: "So sorry to hear this, had some lovely meals here."

Anstice Coe: "I went there with my parents and Comar before going back to school."

Christine Fenwick: "I wish you all well for the future, but you will be missed, always had lovely meals never a complaint and all the staff were very helpful and polite. Good luck."

Shelly Newton: "Absolutely gutted to hear this, all of our birthday celebrations were there, the only place the little person loves to eat. Might have to have a takeaway delivered to have one last hit. Good luck with everything you do in the future."

Sonia Brunton-Collins: "Thank you for the lovely food and for helping Hexham Priory School celebrate, both my sons attend that and love rice and prawn crackers. When our family moved to Hexham, you were the first takeaway we had even when we moved to Prudhoe we came back to you and really enjoyed it. Thank you again and keep safe. Thank you to all your staff as well."

Jill Louise Armstrong: "Such a shame.. good luck for the future."

Stephnie Fathers: "Sad loss for Hexham, so many great family meals with you. People queuing at lunch time to get in and you were always busy, unable to understand why no one would want to buy this great Chinese restaurant."

Davina Dwyer: "Really very very sorry to hear this. In happier times, we went fairly regularly for lunch and have had a number of birthday celebrations there. Many thanks for the excellent food and service and good luck in the future."

Doreen Lancaster: "Good luck Wil. Thank you for all the great food over the years and lovely service you and your staff gave. Wish you all the very best."

Emma-Louise Clark: "Gutted as a family, this is our favourite restaurant! Good luck to you and your staff."

Dot Kendrick: "I'm so sorry to hear this news. What I wouldn't give to go out for lunch there today. Such a shame."

Gillian Dodd Johnstone: "Gutted: we look forward to a takeaway from here. Hope you open up somewhere near."

Julia Boaden: "Such a shame, good luck for the future."

Anne Galloway: "Good health and happiness to you. You will be missed. Xx"

Pat Clynes: "Good food. X"

Caroline Watson: "Oh no. Such a lovely place."