A village pub is finally set to reopen next month after closing down earlier this year.

The White Hart in Fernhill Heath shut its doors in April after former landlords Jim and Helen Goodwin left the boozer.

Parent company Punch Pubs confirmed in July that a new landlord had been found and that refurbishment works were taking place at the pub.

But very little else has been announced and the company is still keeping its cards pretty close to its chest.

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It has confirmed that The White Hart will reopen in mid-November and says more details will be released in the coming weeks.

Earlier this year, Punch Pubs operations director Ed Passey paid tribute to The White Hart’s former landlords and reassured patrons about the pub’s future.

“We would like to extend our thanks to Jim and Helen for their years of dedication and service to the White Hart and the surrounding community. We wish them all the very best for the future,” he said.

'At the heart of the community'

“We recognise the importance of the White Hart as a hub for the local neighbourhood and would like to assure guests that the pub will be re-opening as soon as possible with a new management partner at the helm.

“They look forward to welcoming the pub staff into the business and ensuring the White Hart remains at the heart of the community for many years to come.”

Punch is a pub company in the UK with around 1,250 pubs in England, Scotland and Wales.

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And the doors of The Old Greyhound reopened this month having been closed for the best part of a month. The New Street boozer has undergone a complete transformation and even has a new sign out front.