Owners of village pub near Wolverhampton announce closure 'with immediate effect' after 14 years

A pub near Wolverhampton has announced its closure “with immediate effect” after battling pressures on the hospitality industry.

The team at The Greyhound in Greyhound Lane, Lower Penn, South Staffordshire, said “it has been a pleasure” as they announced the doors were closing after 14 years of service.

In a message on social media, owners Frankie and Jordan blamed the “increasing pressures” on the hospitality industry, saying it is becoming “more and more difficult to run a pub”.

The message read: “It’s been a pleasure to have been part of this business for 14 years, but the time has come to close the doors.

“With the increasing pressure on hospitality, it’s becoming more and more difficult to run a pub.”

The team thanked their customers for their support over the years and said they hope the Greyhound can be “great again”.

“It’s been a pleasure, and we’d like to thank all of our customers for their ongoing support.

“But for now, it’s goodbye. We hope that one day, the Greyhound can be great again.”

They added: “This has not been an easy decision, but with the increasing pressures facing hospitality, it has become more and more difficult to continue running a pub.

“The Greyhound has been such a huge part of our lives, and we are incredibly proud of everything it has been over the last 14 years.

“The memories made here will stay with us forever, and we are so grateful for all the love and support you’ve shown us throughout this journey.

“Thank you for everything.”