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West Hallam

£770,000 revamp to reopen West Hallam pub after three-year closure

A £770,000 investment will start next week to reopen a prominent pub in the heart of West Hallam, ending concerns for its future since its closure in May 2023. The overhaul of The Punchbowl – which dates back to 1754 – is being carried out by Heineken-owned Star Pubs and the pub’s new licensee, West Hallam born-and-bred Steve Cox. The project will turn the boarded-up local into a great quality village pub boasting a spacious bar for drinks and socialising […]

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The Markeaton Park Paddling Pool. Image by Derby City Council.

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SUMMER KIDZ: Markeaton Park Paddling Pool update

A popular paddling pool at a Derby park is “on track” to reopen in time for the summer holidays following emergency repairs. Last month, it was announced that Derby City Council bosses closed the pool at Markeaton Park amid fears for its long-term future. The council said new damage was found on its surface and therefore had to close for safety reasons. At the time, the council warned that the pool, created in the 1970s, was “approaching the end of […]

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