The Whitakers Arms on Burnley Road, has been closed since January 15, yet today was its grand reopening where the Mayor of Hyndburn was in attendance.

After a quick turnaround when it came to transforming the entire premises, The Whitaker’s Arms saw Mayor Terry Hurn cut the rope to announce that the pub is back in business.

The refurbishment project was undertaken by Heineken-owned Star Pubs & Bars and has seen Vanessa Wolfenden take the helm as the licensee.