Nottinghamshire residents say they are "surprised" that Wetherspoon will be closing a popular town centre pub. It was announced on Wednesday, March 22, that the Sir John Arderne in Newark would be closing its doors for good.
While an official date has not yet been confirmed for the closure, many residents in the town say they will be sad to see another business lost. The pub, on Church Street, has been a mainstay for bargain beer-hunters for decades and was named in honour of the first English surgeon, who lived in Newark in the 1300s.
When asked her thoughts on the closure, retired Tessa Bailie, 70, of Newark, said: "I think it's very sad. We have had meals in there and all sorts.
