Somerset Village’s Historic Pub Converts to Housing After Declining Use Tuesday, April 21, 2026 somerset milborneport tipplingphilosopher pubclosure housingdevelopment historicbuilding community planningpermission villagelife propertyconversion The historic Tippling Philosopher pub, a fixture on Milborne Port’s High Street since the 18th century, is set to become a residential development after closing at the end of 2024. Owners Dave and Diane Belcher, who have … Read More
South West Wetherspoon Announces Sudden Closure of Popular Devon Pub Thursday, October 23, 2025 wetherspoon watergate barnstaple devon pubclosure jdwetherspoon hospitality commercialreasons localnews community JD Wetherspoon has confirmed the unexpected closure of The Water Gate, a beloved pub located on Barnstaple’s waterfront in Devon. The pub is set to shut its doors on Sunday, 9th November. A spokesperson for the chain cited … Read More