The Griffins Head in Huncoat is open again under the new management of Michelle and Darren Boult after closing suddenly in January. Griffins Head Pub in Huncoat Reopens Under New Management Team Michelle and Darren Boult now run the Griffins Head. It is on Burnley Road and closed suddenly in January. They opened it to…
The Fountain pub is back with a fresh look, new menu, and focus on community after renovations. Historic Tuddenham St Martin Pub Reopens After Extensive Renovation The Fountain pub reopened in Tuddenham St Martin on Friday. It is a historic spot, and the pub had been closed since the new year. Renovation took longer than…
Harrold’s Opticians in Banbury received a major renovation after 30 years, improving customer experience. Banbury Opticians: 30 Year High Street Location Gets a Modern Update Harrold’s Opticians started back in 1932. Sidney Harrold founded this family business. They offer eye and ear care. Now, they run eighteen locations. These stores exist around Oxfordshire and beyond.…
Renovation plans adjust to enhance space. Studios relocate, walls come down, and ceiling fixes occur. Trowbridge Town Hall Renovation Project Gets Key Layout Modifications Work started on the old building back in July 2023. A grant is funding this project, which Wiltshire Council received as part of a larger £16.3 million fund. The council has…
Plans submitted to revamp Armagh Methodist Church, including removing 20 pews for a heating upgrade and Lynn Hall repairs. Armagh Methodist Church Plans Revamp With Pew Removal for New Heating Armagh Methodist Church may get a facelift soon. Plans went to the local council for approval. Dessie Mitchell submitted them for the church committee. He…
Canterbury City Council allocates £2M to upgrade King’s Hall after initial funding bid fails. Renovation aims to improve the concert venue. Canterbury Council Invests £2M to Revamp King’s Hall Concert Venue Hey, I have some news about the King’s Hall. It’s a concert hall in Herne Bay, open since 1913. It has been losing money,…
Amphitheatre gets £85,000 upgrade including structure, steps and ramps at Promenade Park in Maldon. Maldon Promenade Park Amphitheatre Renovation Officially Commences Hey, guess what’s happening in Promenade Park? The amphitheatre is getting fixed up. It has been there for 20 years. They started the work last month. Maldon District Council is spending £85,000 on it.…
Documents from 1640-1940 found during renovation at The Fountain pub near Ipswich are now preserved at Suffolk Archives. Suffolk Pub’s Historic Papers Find a Home at Suffolk Archives A pub’s history is now safe. The Fountain is near Ipswich. Owners found old papers during a renovation, a discovery SuffolkNews reported last month. These finds included…
The Lanchester staple reopens under new ownership and name after an extensive renovation. Lanchester Fish Bar Set to Reopen as Grandpa’s After Renovation The old Lanchester Fish Bar closed in autumn 2024. The owners retired from the village staple, and two brothers now run it after a big renovation and rebrand. Rich and Aidan Weatherburn…
The council approved the former pub renovation plans. Ocean’s Braintree fancy dining site will get £2m investment. Essex Swan Pub Renovation Gets Green Light From Braintree Council Barrie Drewitt-Barlow owns Maldon and Tiptree Football Club. He also owns the old Swan Pub in Bank Street. It’s a special historic building. He plans to open Ocean’s…