Zak Bevis, who ran Zaket Potato outside the Pig and Whistle pub in All Saints Green, is now on the hunt for a new home after he was told he needs a trader’s licence for the location.

But Zak, who opened the business in February this year, says he was told he didn’t require a trader’s licence.

Zak opened Zaket Potato, outside the Pig and Whistle pub, in February this year (Image: Newsquest)

Despite becoming hugely popular with city folk - selling 80 to 150 spuds every day - the devastating news that he had to move came from Norwich City Council on Tuesday.

In a post on social media Zak said: "I've had some very tough news - I've been told I must move on from my pitch outside the Pig and Whistle, with immediate effect.

"When I........

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