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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Aisha Rimi

Greene King set to change pub’s ‘racist’ name despite backlash from locals

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A 350-year-old pub in West Lothian, Scotland has been given permission to change its name from The Black Bitch over growing fears that the name could be seen as racist.

Owners Greene King will now rename the pub to The Willow Tree following a public consultation, despite facing backlash from local residents.

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