See inside revamped village pub reopening after 12-month closure

These photos show the revamped interior of a pub that reopens on Friday after being closed for 12 months.

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The New Talbot – formerly The Talbot – in Low Street, Cheslyn Hay, has been given a £330,000 upgrade by Star Pubs and 10m new jobs have been created.

An open space with sports area including revamped pool table, darts board and TV showing Sky Sports and TNT Sports has been created.

The bar and lounge/dining space have also been improved.

The new licensee is Ray Whelan who has moved from London.

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Ray Whelan behind the bar at The New Talbot
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Inside the New Talbot

The New Talbot, which reopens on Friday, will offer good value quality pub food and live entertainment .

There is new flooring and lighting and fresh fixed and free-standing furniture.

The exterior of the pub has also been given a new look, repainted in white with red signage and new lighting.

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The food area
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The new darts area

New garden furniture has been installed in the beer garden and on the front terrace more than doubling seating to 62, with new planters and umbrellas.

The latest dispense technology has been installed to improve the quality and consistency of draught beer and cider.

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