THE Bullers Arms in Marhamchurch is to re-open in the new year under new ownership.

James Caslake, associate partner to Kivells and whose family farms near Stratton, has bought the pub with partner Nikki Unger, of Marhamchurch. The couple plan to renovate it and hope to open some time in the new year.

Mr Caslake said: "It has been closed for over a year, so some work needs to be done.

"We have had a fantastic response from people about buying the Bullers, we have both used it over the years and were sad to see it close. We are excited to be opening it again."

Mr Caslake will continue with his job and Miss Unger will be running the Bullers. The couple have decided not to change much of the pub, and plan to have the bar, restaurant and some rooms.

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