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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Martina Bet

MP demands better protection for heritage pubs after Crooked House ‘tragedy’

PA Wire

Heritage pubs should be better protected as the “tragedy” that struck the Crooked House in the West Midlands is an “ongoing trend”, an MP has said.

The wonky 18th century Crooked House pub, in Himley, burned down on August 5 and was totally demolished without permission two days later, with Staffordshire Police treating the fire as arson.

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