A hub for the village: how locals are buying up pubs at risk of closure - The Guardian

The rise of community pubs is slowing a long-term decline – and offering additional services like post offices and basic banking

A final lick of paint is drying on the donated, mismatched chairs and tables as the handful of volunteers gratefully sample the new chefs signature dish a chunky pork chop sandwich with apple relish.… [+5530 chars]

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