A newly-refurbished pub in County Durham suddenly closed this week - much to the confusion of local residents. However, the owners of the pub, Star Pubs and Bars, said they were hoping to reopen the pub "as soon as possible".
The Gate, on Beech Road, Framwellgate Moor, closed its doors earlier this week at "short notice". Previously the Happy Wanderer, the pub recently underwent a £450,000 refurbishment and only reopened to the public in February 2022.
However, in a message that was reportedly sent to employees, the operators said the pub was closing "with immediate effect". The closure was reportedly down to a lack of further money to invest.
