A popular pub in Welwyn has been sold, with plans to turn it into a children's nursery.
Owner McMullen confirmed is has agreed to sell the North Star in Great North Road, which will "continue to trade for a short while" before closing.
The Hertfordshire-based brewery also said the new owners have submitted a planning application to turn the building into a children's nursery.
"McMullen have agreed to the sale of the North Star in Welwyn," a spokesperson told the Welwyn Hatfield Times.
"The pub will continue to trade for a short while and then close. The team have all been offered alternative roles locally.
"The new owners have submitted a planning application for the building to become a children’s nursery.
"McMullen remains committed to its freehold pub and bar estate where viable and will continue to invest in its estate, build new pubs and seek out quality acquisitions that offer good long-term potential."
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