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Riverside pub that has been closed for four years to reopen
Riverside pub that has been closed for four years to reopen

Yahoo

time2 hours ago

  • Business
  • Yahoo

Riverside pub that has been closed for four years to reopen

A riverside pub that has been closed for four years is reopening under new management. The Jenyns Arms is nestled beside the River Great Ouse at Denver Sluice near Downham Market and has been closed since 2021. Since its closure, the property has undergone renovation works that included a new roof, electrical works and replastering. Property adviser, Christie & Co, has now confirmed that a sale has been completed and local hospitality operator Sean Whyman will be taking on the venue. Mr Whyman has a longstanding connection with the pub and the surrounding area and aims to honour its heritage. READ MORE: He hopes to reintroduce it as a welcoming hub for locals, boaters and visitors alike. "We are thrilled to be reopening the Jenyns Arms," Mr Whyman said. "It's a place with real character and history. "We are looking forward to bringing it back to life with great food, a warm atmosphere and a strong connection to the community." The reopening is expected to take place in the coming months.

Lit-up signs on derelict Reading Cinemas fuel speculation of reopening
Lit-up signs on derelict Reading Cinemas fuel speculation of reopening

RNZ News

timea day ago

  • Entertainment
  • RNZ News

Lit-up signs on derelict Reading Cinemas fuel speculation of reopening

Reading Cinemas. Photo: Maxime Vasuta The lights are on but nobody's home? Lit up signs on the derelict Reading Cinemas building in central Wellington has caused speculation on when it might reopen. The cinemas complex on Courtenay Place had sat unused since it was closed due to earthquake risks in 2019. In January it was announced that Primeproperty Group bought the site after a $32 million council deal spearheaded by Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau to buy land underneath the building fell through. In recent weeks, Wellingtonians had noticed that the complex's large signs had been lit up, with many speculating online whether development was around the corner. RNZ approached Primeproperty group and in a statement, it said that it had noticed "a little bit of chatter online about Reading having its lights on overnight". Photo: Maxime Vasuta The company said that it wasn't a sign of an imminent reopening. "We are getting the right people through the venue to commence architectural and design work. "Unfortunately, they left the lights on, which caused a little stir." The statement said that Primeproperty Group was working hard to strengthen the building over the coming months and was working closely with Reading Cinemas to create a "new version of the venue that will excite and entice Wellingtonians". "These things take time and a little more effort than turning the lights back on!" Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.

Gates in Hull's East Park reopen after years
Gates in Hull's East Park reopen after years

BBC News

time2 days ago

  • Climate
  • BBC News

Gates in Hull's East Park reopen after years

The reopening of the main gates to traffic at Hull's biggest park was only a temporary measure, the city council has gates at East Park were closed to vehicles in 2020 in response to the Covid outbreak. It had been hoped they would reopen this month following a series of improvements, including a new footpath and accessible parking from Hull City Council said the gates were opened over the weekend to meet demand for visitors and a parkrun, but had since been closed asked when they would reopen permanently, a council spokesperson did not give a date, but added: "Further information on the planned improvements at East Park will be issued in due course." In March last year, the council said vehicles would be given access to the park again following the long ban – despite more than 1,500 people signing a petition opposing the move amid concerns about safety and argued the decision would help people with restricted mobility to access the park, while the council said it would "ensure compliance with the Equality Act".In May, the council announced a series of works that would lead to the gates reopening by "mid-July".The decision to open them temporarily at the weekend was taken because the park's overflow car park was "in a poor condition" following heavy rain and additional traffic, the spokesperson told the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices

Shut Lincoln leisure centres to reopen from Thursday after refit
Shut Lincoln leisure centres to reopen from Thursday after refit

BBC News

time2 days ago

  • Business
  • BBC News

Shut Lincoln leisure centres to reopen from Thursday after refit

Two Lincoln leisure centres that shut when the charity running them ceased trading are to Birchwood and Yarborough centres closed on 3 April after Active Nation stopped sites have undergone upgrades and their outdoor facilities have been operating since April, City of Lincoln Council has Leisure Limited (GLL) has been appointed as the new operator of both sites on an interim two-year contract. Birchwood will open on Thursday and Yarborough will start a phased opening on the same authority hopes Yarborough will be fully opened by 14 leader Naomi Tweddle said work to reopen the centres had been "a huge effort by all involved"."From day one, our focus has been on protecting leisure in Lincoln and reopening the centres sustainably and to the highest possible standard," she said."We know how important these spaces are to the residents of Lincoln, not just as places to stay active, but as hubs of community the time of the leisure centre closures, Active Nation, a charity based in Warwickshire, blamed "the ongoing utility crisis and the challenges it has created" for the decision to cease is a charitable social enterprise business and runs 253 public sport and leisure centres across the UK, the council to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices.

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