Historic 200-Year-Old Pub Faces Closure Amid Economic Crisis
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- The historic Wheatsheaf pub may close due to financial struggles.
- Owner Dale Smith, who took over in 2018, faces post-COVID challenges.
- The pub is a beloved local landmark, but footfall has declined.
- Smith has used personal funds and still owes on bounce-back loans.
- CAMRA warns over 1,000 UK pubs could close in 2024 without support.
- The government's draught tax cut fails to ease rising operational costs.
- Smith remains determined to keep the Wheatsheaf open.